Should You Worry About Rods and Screws in Spine Surgery? Spine surgery has improved over the years, offering relief to patients dealing with chronic back problems. One standard method involves the implementation of surgical screws and rods to support and align the spinal column. But how effective is this technique? https://www.diigo.com/item/note/b2knr/b801?k=3e9f4f08409205105e1863120df6fdb6