Understanding the Importance of the Spine
The spine plays a crucial role in providing stability, flexibility, and support to the body during every movement.
It also protects the spinal cord, which carries vital signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
Because of its importance, any spinal condition or injury should be evaluated and treated by a skilled orthopaedic spine specialist.
Common Spine Surgeries
At leading orthopaedic hospitals, several advanced surgical procedures are performed to treat various spine-related conditions:
- Spinal fusion
- Artificial disc replacement
- Discectomy
- Laminectomy
Spinal fusion
- A bone graft is placed between two or more vertebrae to fuse them into a single solid bone.
- Metal plates, screws, or cages may be used to stabilize and support the spine during healing.
Artificial disc replacement
- An artificial disc implant is inserted between two vertebrae to replace a damaged or degenerated disc, restoring natural movement and cushioning.
Discectomy
- A procedure where a portion of a herniated or bulging disc that is pressing on a nerve is carefully removed to relieve pain and nerve compression.
Laminectomy
- Involves the partial removal of a vertebra (lamina) to reduce pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, often used to treat spinal stenosis.
Why Choose Surgical Treatment
- Relieves chronic pain caused by nerve compression or structural issues.
- Restores mobility and spinal stability.
- Improves posture and overall quality of life.
- Enables quicker recovery with minimally invasive techniques in many cases.