Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgery, one of the necessary medical procedures in many cases, aims to reduce the pressure on the spinal cord. Here we'll learn about this surgery, its types, the medical techniques used in it, its importance, pre-operation and post-operation, and other important medical information.
Importance of Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgery is considered one of the most important surgical procedures to relieve back pain, spinal problems, and pressure on the spinal cord, especially for those suffering from these pains due to various reasons such as:
- Excess weight.
- Violent activities.
- Presence of congenital defects in the spine.
- Injuries during sports activities.
- Accidents and resulting complications.
- Fractures in the spine.
- Some tumors in the spine.
In addition to the above reasons, many medical reports around the world have indicated an increasing daily causes of back pain due to improper sitting postures and excessive reliance on office work.
Types of pains that the patient may suffer from and which of course require surgery such as
- Lumbar Spine Surgery, also known as lower back pain removal, is the most common operation.
- Compression Relief Surgery, usually the goal of this surgery is to relieve continuous pain caused by disc herniation or lumbar spinal stenosis.
There are many reasons why doctors resort to these surgeries, including what is medically known as nerve root damage or sciatica.
Spinal surgeries have evolved in recent times due to advanced technology, and techniques have been developed to help patients recover quickly, such as minimally invasive spinal surgery, in addition to modern medical devices used during surgery.
