Spine Surgery

Spine surgery is a specialized branch of orthopedic and neurosurgical medicine focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing spinal disorders, injuries, and deformities. Advances in surgical techniques now allow for minimally invasive procedures, robotic-assisted surgery, and motion-preserving treatments, offering patients faster recovery and better outcomes.

Common Conditions Requiring Spine Surgery

Spine surgeons treat a wide range of conditions, including:

1. Degenerative Spine Disorders

• Herniated Discs (Sciatica, Nerve Compression)
• Spinal Stenosis (Narrowing of the Spinal Canal)
• Degenerative Disc Disease (Chronic Back Pain)
• Spondylolisthesis (Slipped Vertebrae)

2. Spinal Deformities

• Scoliosis (Abnormal Spinal Curvature)
• Kyphosis (Excessive Hunchback Curve)
• Lordosis (Exaggerated Lower Back Curve)

3. Traumatic Injuries & Fractures

• Vertebral Compression Fractures (Osteoporosis, Accidents)
• Spinal Cord Injuries (Emergency Stabilization)

4. Tumors & Infections

• Spinal Tumors (Benign & Malignant)
• Osteomyelitis (Bone Infections)

Types

Modern spine surgery includes minimally invasive and traditional open techniques:

Discectomy & Microdiscectomy (Removal of Herniated Disc Material)
Spinal Fusion (Stabilizing Vertebrae with Bone Grafts/Implants)
Laminectomy/Laminotomy (Decompressing Nerve Pressure)
Artificial Disc Replacement (Motion-Preserving Alternative to Fusion)
Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty (Fracture Repair with Bone Cement)
Robotic & Navigation-Guided Surgery (Precision-Based Techniques)

Benefits of Advanced

• Minimally Invasive Options → Smaller incisions, less muscle damage
• Faster Recovery → Reduced hospital stays, quicker return to daily life
• Improved Precision → Robotic and computer-assisted accuracy
• Long-Term Pain Relief → Addressing root causes of chronic pain

Recovery & Rehabilitation

Post-surgery recovery includes:

• Physical Therapy (Restoring strength & flexibility)
• Pain Management (Medication, injections, or alternative therapies)
• Follow-Up Care (Monitoring healing & preventing complications)

Why Choose a Specialist in Spine Surgery?

Board-certified spine surgeons (orthopedic or neurosurgical) have advanced training in:
Complex spinal reconstructions
Motion-preserving techniques
Minimally invasive approaches