For some patients, after exhausting all other options, spinal fusion is their only course of treatment. And for patients considering traveling for spinal fusion, it’s important to debunk some of the negative information circulating about this touchy topic. Reasons for Spinal Fusion Spinal fusion is a procedure used to treat different spine conditions. This includes spinal stenosis, whereby a narrowing of the spinal canal puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves in the spine.