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Need For Spine Surgery
The discs which separate the bones of the spine may come out at one or multiple levels causing a intervertebral disc prolapse (IVDP- Slipped Disc) and push tightly against a spinal nerve causing radicular pain (sciatica), weakness of muscle power and loss in sensation.
Arthritis of the facet joint where in bone outgrowths reduces the space for the nerves through the openings of the spine. This joint can undergo damage leading to instability (Spondylolisthesis) in the joint between the bones causing persistent back pain.
Dense fibrous tissue can also cause reduce the size of the spinal canal (stenosis) causing severe back pain.
Types of spine surgery done by spine surgery
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Fusion: Spinal fusion is done by a surgeon by connecting two or more bones to the spine. It will give stability to the spinal structure and relief for the vertebrae. But the fusion process may put a restriction between the bones in the spine and may also limit the stretching. Smoking is strictly prohibited after this surgery as it increases the chance of infection.
Discectomy: In this procedure the back portion of the vertebrae i.e. the lamina is partially or fully removed to reach the ruptured disc. Here the herniated portion is removed to give relief from the severe pain.
Laminectomy: Laminectomy is a procedure where the surgeon removes the parts of a bone, ligaments or bone spurs which may be putting pressure on the spinal nerves. To give better stability to spinal structure a spinal fusion may also be performed with laminectomy.
Foraminotomy: Here the bones at sides of the vertebrae is cut to give space for the nerve roots to exit the spine. The increased space will give relief and reduce the pressure on the nerves. In this case also a spinal fusion may be done to give stability to the spinal structure.
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.
Dr. Amith Kamath is Best Spine Surgery Specialist in Bangalore.
