Lumbar Spine Surgery in India

Lumbar Spine Surgery in India

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  • Overview of Lumbar Spine Surgery: Indications and Techniques
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Treatment

The lumbar spine surgery is carried out using either of the following technique

Decompression:

Lumbar spine decompression surgery is done to alleviate nerve tension by removing the diseased discs ligamentum flavum, and bone that pressures the nerve. In cases of spinal stenosis caused by thickened joints, loosened ligaments, bony growths, or disc herniation, surgery is recommended i.e., the nerves do not have enough space to breathe. The surgery involves removing a small portion of the bone from the nerve root and disc material below the nerve root to give the nerve root more space and provide a better healing environment.

Various procedures used for Decompressing Lumbar spine are

  • Discectomy
  • Laminotomy
  • PortHole Decompression
  • Foraminotomy or Foraminectomy
  • Osteophyte removal
  • Corpectomy

Purpose

The purpose of lumbar fusion surgery is to create a solid bone between the adjacent vertebrae, eliminating any movement between the bones involved. The goal of surgery is to reduce pain and irritation of the nerves. During surgery, diseased discs are removed and replaced by spacers, pedicle screws and rods are attached to the back of the vertebrae, and an interbody fusion spacer is inserted into the disc space from one side of the spine. Lumbar fusion surgery has two different approaches. The most common procedure used is the posterior approach, where surgery is performed from the back.

The three primary techniques of poster fusion are:

Posterolateral gutter fusion (PLGF)
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Posterior lumbar Interbody fusion (PLIF) surgery

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Transforaminal lumbar Interbody fusion (TLIF) surgerysurgery

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How Lumbar spine surgery is performed?

Lumbar decompression and fusion surgery are usually performed using a minimally invasive technique for rapid patient recovery. A small incision is made, and the surgeon makes access to the spinal column utilizing small and sophisticated instruments. A kind of tunnel is created around the area where there is a problem in the spine. Using high-powered microscopes, the surgeon removes the bone or disc material that caused the problem. Screws and rods are placed through this small space to fuse. The incisions are closed and area bandaged after the surgery.

Who can undergo Lumbar spine surgery?

Lumbar decompression and fusion surgery are usually performed using a minimally invasive technique for rapid patient recovery. A small incision is made, and the surgeon makes access to the spinal column utilizing small and sophisticated instruments. Lumbar spine surgery is indicated for people with pain that spreads (radiates) from the back to the buttocks or back of the thigh, pain that interferes with daily activities, weakness of the legs, numbness of the legs, legs or toes, loss of control of the bladder,and in cases where physiotherapy and medication has not helped)

Expected Results

Most patients may expect a dramatic and long-lasting improvement in their back and leg pain following lumbar spinal surgery. success rates are excellent in Lumbar surgery. Proper nutrition and slowly increasing activity (as recommended by your doctor) during the recovery period can help to achieve success.

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