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.
Spinal fusion is a complex and lengthy procedure performed during decompressive laminectomy surgery to stabilize the spine, particularly when scoliosis occurs with spinal stenosis. Rods, hooks, wires or screws are attached to the curved part of the backbone, and the spine is straightened.