SPINAL SURGERY

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What is spinal surgery?

A spinal surgery is often the last resort offered by your specialist surgeon when all other non-invasive treatment options have failed to provide any relief from back pain. In simple terms, a spine surgery involves fixing the vertebral bones and spinal joints to provide relief from the stress on spinal nerves. The pressure on the spinal nerves can be due to many reasons such as herniated discs, bone spurs or even tumors

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What does the spinal surgery procedure involve?

Following are the various classifications of a spinal surgery:

Lumbar decompression: This surgery is performed by the specialist orthopedic surgeon in order to stabilize the narrow spinal canal. The spinal canal can get narrowed down due to increasing age and this puts stress on the spinal cord. Lumbar decompression surgery aims to widen the canal by removing the lamina that is pressing against the spine to get rid of the pain.
Herniated disc surgery: In this type of surgery, a partial or complete removal of the herniated disc is performed by the specialist doctor.
Spinal fusion surgery: During the surgical process of spinal fusion, two adjacent vertebrae are fused together to get rid of the back pain.
Lumbar discectomy: This surgery focuses on the injured discs situated in the lower back region of the spine. There are two options in this surgery: minimally invasive arthroscopic discectomy and open spine surgery.

Why do I need to undergo spinal surgery?

You are a good candidate for a spine surgery if the following health issues are affecting you:

You suffer from spinal stenosis wherein there is pressure on the spinal cord and associated nerves due to narrowing down of the spinal column.
You have damaged or herniated discs, which means the discs providing cushioning to the spine are damaged or ruptured
You had a vertebral fracture due to an injury in the spine
You suffer from osteoporosis that has damaged your spinal structure.
You are experiencing degeneration of the spinal discs caused due to age-related wear and tear.
You suffer from spondylolisthesis due to which single or multiple bones in the spine hae moved from their original place.

What to expect after spinal surgery?

It is crucial to follow your specialist spine surgery doctor’s advice after your procedure so as to prevent any problems in the future.

After the spine surgery is complete, you will start to feel better with every passing day. The worst period of pain subsides within one month for most of the patients.
Avoid movements such as lifting weights, bending or twisting as they can put a strain on your back.
Depending on the type of spine surgery, your specialist doctor can also recommend wearing a back brace to immobilize your back.
Physical rehabilitation starts after almost six months from the date of your spinal surgery.
Your physical therapist will design an individualistic exercise plan focusing on your specific requirements to help in re-gaining optimum functioning of your back.

How much time will it take to completely recover from the spinal surgery?

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What are the preparations required before a spinal surgery?

– You need to make your home a safe zone before undergoing any kind of spine surgery.
– You will be advised not to bend or lift any heavy objects for several months after the spinal surgery.
– Modifying the toilet seat at home is imperative as you will have difficulty in getting on and off the toilet post-surgery.
– Keep all your daily usage items at an appropriate height before the surgery so that you don’t have to bend to reach out for anything.
– Arrange for a caregiver or a full-time cook before the surgery so that you don’t have to stand for long periods of time to prepare your meals as this can increase complications after the spinal surgery.