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In a lumbar fusion, two vertebrae are reattached back together using rods and screws. Lumbar fusion surgery is performed to fuse successive vertebrae together.

A PEG probe (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy probe) provides direct access to your stomach. This can replace the path that food normally takes from the mouth to the stomach. Through a PEG tube, tube feedings, water and medications can be administered.

A port catheter is a catheter (thin tube) with a reservoir that is implanted in a vein under the collarbone. This catheter is placed when you need to be poked often during your treatment over an extended period of time.

We speak of chronic or persistent pain when the pain persists for more than three months. Unlike acute pain, chronic pain often has no clearly identifiable cause or is not associated with an active injury or disease process.

Rehabilitation after a sports injury focuses on recovering from sports injuries and preventing new injuries. The goal is to heal the injury, restore strength and mobility, and ensure that you can safely and effectively participate in your sport again.

An anti-gravity treadmill (AlterG) allows you to walk without stressing your joints. The shock load decreases by making your body weight lighter. This can help with physical complaints, injuries or chronic illnesses.