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Neurosurgery

Back surgery: Should I have surgery?

Read here if Back Surgery is recommended to relieve your constant Back Pain

Back surgery:  Should I have surgery?

 

In some cases, back surgery can improve the causes of back pain. The majority of cases of back pain resolve after three months. Low back pain is one of the most frequent complaints reviewed by doctors. In general, back problems tend to respond to physiotherapy, heat, and anti-inflammatory drugs, among others.



When is back surgery necessary?

If traditional treatments fail to work and back pain continues, back surgery may be an option. Your health is the most important thing; if the back pain persists, go to the Neurosurgery specialist, who will be in charge of reviewing your medical history in detail and making a detailed diagnosis.

 

Back surgery usually relieves related pain or numbness that runs to one arm, leg, or both.

In some cases, the cause of these symptoms is nerves that put too much pressure on the spine. The nerves can be compressed for various reasons.

 

Following are some of these:

 

  • Excessive growth in the bones.

  • Disc problems such as herniated discs (ruptured disc), when this occurs, the jelly-like substance it contains irritates the surrounding nerves.

 

Diagnosis

Sometimes it can be difficult to know exactly what is causing your back pain, even when X-rays show disc problems or bone spurs. X-rays that are taken for other reasons often show herniated discs or protrusions that do not cause symptoms or need treatment. The Neurosurgeon is the specialist in dealing with these issues. He will review your medical history and do a physical examination; he will likely perform the following tests for diagnosis:

 

 

Types of back surgery

  • Discectomy. All or part of the cushioning that helps support a part of the spine is removed.

  • Artificial discs. Disc prosthesis is an alternative treatment to spinal fusion for painful movement between two vertebrae caused by a disc injury. However, these devices are not an option for most people.

  • Laminectomy. The bone that lines the spinal canal is removed. It creates space in the spinal canal, and it helps relieve pressure on the nerves caused by the spinal canal's stenosis.

  • Spinal fusion, this surgery permanently connects two or more bones in the spine. Sometimes it is used to eliminate painful movement between vertebrae that can cause disc degeneration or injury.

 

Benefits of back surgery:

  • Better mobility

  • You can be physically fit

  • Your mood will improve

  • It will not be necessary to take painkillers

  • You will be able to return to your daily activities

  • You will have better performance

 

Before having back surgery, it is recommended that you consider getting a second opinion from a spine specialist. Spine surgeons may have different opinions about when it comes to performing surgery. Back pain can be a complex issue, the diagnosis, and treatment of which requires a team of healthcare professionals such as those at BlueNetHospitals. Schedule your appointment now.

 

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