The Spine Surgery Department specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of spinal conditions, including both degenerative and traumatic disorders of the spine. This department offers comprehensive care for patients suffering from a wide range of spine-related issues, using advanced surgical techniques and a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal outcomes.
Common Conditions Treated
- Herniated Discs: Treating disc herniation, which can cause back pain, sciatica, and nerve compression, using both surgical and non-surgical methods.
- Spinal Stenosis: Addressing the narrowing of the spinal canal, which can lead to pain, numbness, and muscle weakness, often requiring decompression surgery.
- Scoliosis: Managing abnormal curvature of the spine in both adolescents and adults, with options ranging from bracing to surgical correction.
- Spinal Fractures: Treating fractures caused by trauma, osteoporosis, or tumors, including minimally invasive procedures like vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Providing treatments for wear-and-tear on spinal discs, which can lead to chronic back pain and reduced mobility.
- Spinal tumors: Offering surgical interventions for benign and malignant tumors of the spine, often in collaboration with oncology specialists.
- Spinal Infections: Diagnosing and treating infections of the spine, such as osteomyelitis or discitis, which may require surgery or antibiotic therapy.
- Spinal Deformities: Correcting congenital or acquired deformities of the spine through reconstructive surgery.
Surgical Techniques
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS): Utilizing advanced techniques to perform spine surgeries with smaller incisions, reducing recovery time, pain, and the risk of complications.
- Spinal Fusion: Stabilizing the spine by fusing two or more vertebrae together, often used to treat conditions like scoliosis, spinal instability, or severe disc degeneration.
- Laminectomy: Removing part of the vertebrae to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, commonly used in cases of spinal stenosis.
- Discectomy: Removing herniated or damaged discs that are compressing spinal nerves, providing relief from pain and nerve symptoms.
- Spinal Decompression Surgery: Relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves by removing bone spurs, ligaments, or parts of the vertebrae, often used in cases of spinal stenosis or herniated discs.
- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Treating spinal fractures by injecting bone cement into the vertebrae, often used for osteoporotic fractures.
- Artificial Disc Replacement: Replacing damaged spinal discs with artificial ones, preserving motion in the spine while alleviating pain and discomfort.
- Foraminotomy: Enlarging the foramen, the space where spinal nerves exit the spinal canal, to relieve nerve compression and associated symptoms.
Multidisciplinary Approach
- Team-Based Care: Collaborating with neurologists, pain specialists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Preoperative Planning: Utilizing advanced imaging techniques like MRI, CT scans, and X-rays to accurately diagnose spinal conditions and plan surgical interventions.
- Postoperative Rehabilitation: Offering personalized rehabilitation programs to aid recovery and improve outcomes after spine surgery, including physical therapy and pain management strategies.
Patient-Cantered Care
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Develop individualized treatment plans based on the patient’s specific condition, overall health, and treatment goals.
- Minimally Invasive Focus: Prioritizing less invasive surgical options whenever possible to reduce recovery time, minimize pain, and lower the risk of complications.
- Comprehensive Follow-Up: Providing ongoing care and monitoring after surgery to ensure successful recovery and address any complications.
- Patient Education: Ensuring patients are well-informed about their condition, the surgical process, and postoperative care to empower them in their healthcare journey.
The Spine Surgery Department is dedicated to providing high-quality care for patients with spinal disorders, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and a compassionate approach to achieve the best possible outcomes.
