An injury to spine is always considered life threatening, so immediate
medical attention is critical to minimize the effects of any head or
neck trauma. People always have an image of open surgery with long
incisions and deformations when they think about spine surgery.
With
the vast development in technology, minimally invasive spine surgeries
are made possible. This is done by making small incisions that does not
cut or rupture tissues surrounding the bone, facilitating early healing.
Types of Spine Surgery:
Spine
surgery has various forms such as micro discectomy, scoliosis correction, spine stabilisation, fracture stabilisation and decompression. Micro discectomy is done in cases of extreme persistent
and disabling pain which are not cured by rest, medicine or by
physiotherapy rehabilitation. This is used for speedy recovery of nerve
root pain.
Spine stabilisation is done for treating vertebrae degeneration that occurs
because of its inability to bear physiological load. This causes an
increased movement in between vertebrae. This can be cured by a spinal
fusion surgery that would take about three months for the bones to fuse
together. Stability is ensured by wearing a brace. Simplified spine
surgeries are now done even in the case of fractures, tumours and
osteoporosis.
Scoliosis
refers to a condition where an abnormal bending in the spine is
detected. Scoliosis correction is done by performing a surgery that
attaches screws and bones taken from other parts of the body like
thighs, to straighten the bend bone. This surgery is performed when the
spine is bend at an angle of 40 degree or more and continues to
progress. It is effective in reforming bend spine.
Rathi Med Specialty Hospital, Anna Nagar, Chennai, offers effective treatment in
orthopaedic and gynaecology. Started in 2008, they specialise in
management of spine injury, arthritis and arthroscopic management,
sports injury management and joint replacement. With the motto of
rendering high quality services, Rathi Med, combines modern technology
with advanced infrastructure and technique. With advanced tie ups with
hospitals in Japan and UK, it gets the services of highly qualified
international doctors as well.
