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Advancement in spine surgery: Medical procedures are not the same anymore


Mostly, doctors do not prescribe you to have surgery until or unless there is some serious issue. Either your nerve is damaged or you feel pain or weakness in your legs. Severe back pain or stomachache are some common indications that a person may need spine surgery. Problems associated with your herniated discs can also be treated by surgery.


Different Phases of Spine Surgery

Here is what might you have to go through when going for spine surgery:


Ability to perform the task


Doctors usually do not recommend you to have surgery. If the pain is bearable and easily treated by medications and home remedies, then there is no need for surgeries. Your abilities are not affected by such pains. Exercise stretches and sleeping habits can help you to reduce minimal pain.


Healing process


The healing process is an important factor that you must consider before having surgery. Aged people have slow healing process as compared to the young ones. Visit your doctor before taking this step. Because if your body does not heal at its best, then all your struggle will be in vain.


Mental health


Mental health plays an important role in our lives. If your mental health is strong, you can face these problems easily. Doctors always consider the mental health of a patient whether he is able to accept the change or not.


Types of surgeries


Surgeries are of many types. Those days are long gone when spine surgeries were considered a dead-end to a healthy routine. A lot of advancements have occurred in recent years. Some surgeries have a fast healing process and do not require your stay for more than one to two days. But some surgeries have slow healing process and require your long stay in the hospitals. It depends on the person’s condition.


1. Spinal Navigation Technology


In this technology, surgeons use different techniques to check the location and condition of the spine. It includes MRI, X-rays and CT scans. The latest research allows you to move tools in your spine by using computer.


2. Decompression spinal surgery


In this type of spinal surgery, surgeons remove the part of bone which is putting a strain on your nerve muscles.


3. 3D image-guided spine surgery


It shows the visual display to the surgeons which is more accurate and clearer. It anticipates the patient’s anatomy and uses small openings. These are the tools that are getting advanced as time passes.


4. Artificial Disks


Artificial disks have a smoother fit fixation. It provides wide range of motion. It is an advanced form of spine surgery.


5. Robotic surgery


It is the most advanced form of spinal surgery. It has a very small radiation subjection. They are accurate and provide better results.


Conclusion

Spine surgery has become more advanced in the past few years. It has become advanced in both ways i.e. spinal instruments and different pain removing techniques. Due to the advancement in tools, it is very helpful for the surgeons to examine the patient carefully and give accurate results. Patients have a benefit of better treatment due to these advancements. Surgeries become more successful by using these techniques.

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