Most of the people do not need spine surgery. Most of the people can be treated by medicines and sometimes by injections. Those who develop weakness in the legs or or not getting treated by conservative means may require surgery. Book appointment
Is surgery the only option for spinal problem?
Most of the people can be treated by medicines and nerve Root blocks. Surgery is mostly the last option. Book appointment
Is long bed rest required after surgery?
No, Bed rest is almost never required after spine surgery. In the earlier days, this was the norm but with the advent of modern surgical techniques, this is never required. Book appointment
When should I visit a spine surgeon?
If you have any problem related to your back or a pain which radiates down your buttocks down to legs, or if your spine is bending to one side then you should visit a spine surgeon. Book appointment
What if I delay my spine surgery?
It depends on your condition. If the weakness is developing in the legs then one must not delay the surgery. Similarly, if you have any bladder and bowel issues then surgery is immediately required. It is important to discuss the pros and cons of dealing with surgery with your doctor. Book appointment
What are the types of spine surgeries?
There are different kinds of spine surgeries depending on the different problems. It can be Minimal Invasive surgery, open surgery, fusion surgery, disc replacement surgery, deformity surgery, Scoliosis correction surgery. Book appointment
How fast can I go back to work after spine surgery?
Most people can join work after 2 to 3 weeks of spine surgery. Book appointment
Can I have spine related problems again after surgery?
Any spine surgery can have complications though the chance of complications is less than 1%. There are basically three types of complications that can occur after spine surgery.
1. In 2 to 3% of the patients CSF leakage can occur after spine surgery. CSF is the cerebral spinal fluid that can leak after spine surgery. Your surgeon will repair the dural sack in the operation theatre and you might be prescribed a bed rest of 2 to 3 days. Other than that, it usually does not cause any major problems.
2. infection can occur in 1% of the patients. If it happens, you might be put on IV antibiotics for 3 to 6 weeks.
3. Rarely ( 1 in 200 ) might one develop weakness in foot or ankle muscles after surgery. If this occurs mostly it is reversible over a period of time. Book appointment
Can Spine surgery cause paralysis?
The chances of paralysis with a lumbar spine, surgery is almost 0%.In a dorsal spine surgery or Cervical Spine surgery, this type of complication can occur but the chance is less than .01%. With the modern instrumentation techniques and neuro monitoring this type of complication has become very rare Book appointment
Will I be 100% cured after surgery?
No one can guarantee success after any surgery. In my hands, almost 95% of the patients will be much better off or cured after surgery. 2 to 3% of the patients might say that we are better off but not as much as we hoped or anticipated. 1 - 2% of the patients might worsen after surgery. Book appointment
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