Spine Surgery

The spine is made up of 26 vertebrae and disc in between. The spine gives our body stability and strength every time we move around. Plus, the spinal vertebrae (bones) also serve as a protection for our spinal cord. Thus, any problems in our spine must be addressed by an experienced orthopedic surgeon. Nowdays back pain has become a pandemic, but as there is a ray of hope in every dark situation similarly the positive point is that most of resolves with conservative treatment like like rest, medications (NSAIDs), cryotherapy, physiotherapy.

The nerve compression is because of

Bulging/ herniated disc
Osteophyte
Spine fracture (<10%)

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the following conditions may be candidates for surgical treatment:

Herniated or ruptured disc
Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves
Spondylolisthesis, in which one or more bones in the spine slip out of place
Vertebral fractures caused by injury to the bones in the spine or by osteoporosis
Degenerative disc disease, or damage to spinal discs as a person gets older

Urgent surgical decompression required if:

No response from conservative treatment
Incontinance or loss of control of bowel or bladder habits
Weekness in upper Or lower limb

Spine surgery is not a simple operation and must be sought out after careful consideration. You can always get opinion of the experts and get confirmation on what type of surgery is needed. It is complicated procedure so make sure to get the assistance of the best health professionals at hand.

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