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Neurosurgery

Back Surgery

Before, During and After Back Surgery

Back Surgery

Back surgery is a medical procedure performed by a neurosurgeon, and it aims to address various conditions affecting the spine and its surrounding structures.


This surgical intervention purpose into alleviate pain, improve function, and restore the quality of life for those patients who have experienced significant limitations due to back problems.


The most common disorders that may require surgery include disk herniation, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, vertebral fractures, and certain degenerative conditions.



When is back surgery recommended?

The decision to consider a back surgery is not an easy choice and should be made with extreme consideration. Typically, doctors only recommend surgery when conservative treatments, such as physical therapy, medications, or injections, have failed to provide adequate relief and symptoms persist or worsen.


Additionally, cases where there is compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots may also require urgent surgical intervention to prevent long-term damage.


The most common types of back surgery are:

  • Discectomy: a procedure in which the damaged area of the disk in the spine is removed.

  • Fusion: allows two or more bones in the spine to be permanently joined together.

  • Laminectomy: involves removing the bone that covers the vertebral canal.

  • Artificial disk implants.



Before back surgery

Before undergoing back surgery, the patient should undergo a thorough evaluation by a neurosurgeon.


This may include advanced diagnostic tests, such as MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays, which will help the specialists fully understand the nature and extent of the problem.


The medical team will provide specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery. This may include guidelines on food and liquid intake before the operation, as well as discontinuation of certain medications that may interfere with the procedure.



During back surgery

The type of back surgery performed will depend on the condition and individual needs of the patient. Some surgeries may be carried out using traditional methods, surgically opening the affected area, while others may be minimally invasive, using small incisions and laparoscopic techniques.


During the surgery, the neurosurgeon and the medical team will be attentive to ensure the patient's safety and well-being. Cutting-edge technology is employed to carry out the intervention with precision and efficacy.



After back surgery

Recovery after back surgery will vary depending on the type of procedure performed and the individual patient's response. In general, a hospitalization period will be required to ensure stability and monitor the patient's progress.

The medical team will provide detailed instructions on postoperative care. This may include guidance on pain management accompanied by an algologist, activity restrictions, physical therapy exercises, and maintaining proper hygiene at the incision site to prevent infections.



How do I know if I am a candidate for back surgery?

Determining whether someone is a candidate for back surgery is a process that requires the expert opinion of a neurosurgery or traumatologist specialist. Generally, those who have exhausted all treatment alternatives and continue to experience significant pain and disability may be potential candidates for back surgery.


At BlueNetHospitals, you will find a medical team consisting of neurosurgeons and algologists who will assist you in the diagnosis process, and recovery in case you are a candidate for back surgery.




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