What does "Partial fusion anteriorly" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Partial fusion anteriorly" refers to a situation where only a part of the front section of certain structures in the body have grown together or have been surgically joined. This term is often used in the context of the spine, where it can mean that some of the front parts of the spinal bones (vertebrae) have joined together, either naturally or through a surgical procedure. The term "anteriorly" is used to specify that this joining together has happened at the front side of these structures.
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