Eligibility for Case Management Certification Exam. To be eligible to take the exam a registered nurse must: - hold a current, active unrestricted RN license in the United States or its territories, or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
Spinal fusion. Spinal fusion, also called spondylodesis or spondylosyndesis, is a neurosurgical or orthopedic surgical technique that joins two or more vertebrae. This procedure can be performed at any level in the spine (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar) and prevents any movement between the fused vertebrae.
Thoracic Fusion Surgery. The most common thoracic injury is a compression fracture. Although the most common treatment for a compression fracture is pain medication and rest, on occasion, surgery may be necessary. A typical surgery for a compression fracture would be fusion surgery. A doctor may determine a fusion is necessary if there is serious evidence that the spine is unstable.