The primary goal of performing Spinal bone surgery (การ ผ่าตัด กระดูกสันหลัง, which is the term in Thai) is to fix the back structure and provide the ability to set up by connecting the two vertebrae. It generally helps reduce back pain and other symptoms in the spinal cord and nerves. Let’s read the article till its end to learn more about spinal back surgery and its core process.
What Is Spinal Back Surgery
The spinal back surgery connects two or more bones in the spine so that it can be stable and you get relief from pain. The main goal of performing spinal surgery is to lessen the movement between two bones, which are responsible for discomfort. Your doctor may prescribe you for spinal surgery once they can pinpoint the source of your back pain. For this, the doctor will check the condition with an imaging test, X-rays, CT and MRI scans. Spinal surgery helps you to get relief from problems like
- Spondylolisthesis
- Herniated Disk
- Tumor
- Infection
- Fracture
The Process Of Spinal Surgery
Before the Spinal bone surgery, you will be given general anesthesia to make you sleep during the operation. After that, the doctor will make a surgical cut to check the spinal condition. In this condition, the doctor will separate the tissues and muscles so he can see the spinal condition.
In case you are having lower back surgery, then the surgeon will use a retractor that helps in separating soft tissue blood vessels at a side, and they can have a proper room for working further. After that, the doctor will use a graft to hold the bones permanently together.
After that, the doctor will fix the vertebrates using a rod, crew, cage and plate. Until the bone graft gets adequately healed, the vertebrates will not move from its position. Generally, this entire procedure takes about 3-4 hours.
Risks Of Spinal Surgery
There are some possible risks that the patient may face after having spinal surgery. All these risks related to spinal surgery are given below:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Pain
- Issues related to anesthesia
Sometimes, the patients may face the following complications in their body such as;
- Reduced body movement
- Weakness in muscles
- Paralysis
Conclusion
First, you need to discuss your problems with the doctor. If the doctor finds you suitable for that Spinal bone surgery, he will give you further tests. In case you are having issues post-surgery, then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
