All fusion surgeries involve the use of bone graft.
It has been shown that the use of a person's own bone enhances the fusion, and bone graft is most commonly taken from the pelvis. Hopefully in the near future, new bone materials will be available so as to avoid the need for harvesting bone from the pelvis. The two primary types of devices include pedicle screws and anterior interbody cages. When it has been determined that a fusion is appropriate, the surgical technique utilized may vary. There are two primary techniques to accomplish this.