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SPINE SURGERY
Spine Surgery has developed rapidly in the last
decade and treatment options have expanded to better
meet the needs of individual patients. Spine Surgery
has developed to be an integral part of services in
Mount Alvernia Hospital. The hospital’s Radiological
services, MRI Scanner, CAT Scanner, Laboratory, Physiotherapists
and Pain Management clinic aid in the management of
spinal diseases. We have a team of dedicated Spine Surgeons
to provide the best care for patients with spinal disorders.
Spine Services
Evaluation of neck pain, low back and neurological
symptoms
Although majority of neck and back pain are benign,
there are many pitfalls to the early diagnosis of potentially
serious spinal problems like spinal infection and metastasis.
Careful and purposefully directed history, examination
and investigations will enable early treatment.
Evaluation and Treatment of Scoliosis
Among the children with scoliosis, most do not progress
to a severe degree. However, some do. It is important
to pick up those with the potential to become severe
and institute appropriate treatment. Timely bracing
may prevent further curve progression. When surgery
is indicated, the necessary approach, levels to be fused
and appropriate instrumentation will need careful consideration.
Surgeries in the Cervical Spine
Most patients with cervical spondylosis improve with
conservative treatment. Persistent neurological symptoms
may require surgical intervention. Common surgeries
in the cervical spine include discectomy, or corpectomy
with spinal fusion. Cervical laminoplasty is indicated
for certain types of cervical myelopathy. These surgeries
are done under magnification with surgical microscope.
Surgeries in the Lumbar Spine
Majority of patients with lumbar disc prolapse and
spinal stenosis are treated conservatively. A prolapsed
disc that require surgical treatment can be treated
with classical disectomy, micro-disectomy or endoscopic
disectomy. Spinal stenosis can benefit from decompression
if symptoms are disabling.
Complex Spinal Surgeries
Spinal Instability, Spinal Metastases, Degenerative
Scoliosis with spinal stenosis, Traumatic Spinal Fractures,
Spinal Infection require complex reconstructive surgeries.
These surgeries involve decompression, strut grafting,
and instrumentation in the majority of cases. There
are now many advances in instrumentation, grafting devices
and bone substitute biomaterials. Many patients are
able to attain spinal stability, good pain relief and
neurological improvement following surgery.
For more information on recent advances, please click
here
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