Spine surgery is a medical procedure performed to correct problems in the spine (backbone). It is usually recommended when nonsurgical treatments like medication, physical therapy, or injections fail to relieve symptoms caused by:
- Herniated discs
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal fractures
- Scoliosis or other spinal deformities
- Tumors or infections in the spine
Common Types of Spine Surgery:
- Discectomy – Removal of a damaged disc pressing on a nerve.
- Laminectomy – Removal of part of the vertebra (lamina) to relieve pressure.
- Spinal Fusion – Joining two or more vertebrae to reduce pain or instability.
- Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty – Minimally invasive treatment for spinal fractures.
- Artificial Disc Replacement – Replacing a damaged disc with an artificial one.
Purpose of Spine Surgery:
- To relieve chronic back or neck pain
- To improve mobility and quality of life
- To restore spinal stability or alignment
- To relieve nerve compression causing symptoms like leg/arm pain, weakness, or numbness
Modern Advances:
Many spine surgeries today are minimally invasive, meaning they require smaller incisions, cause less damage to muscles and tissues, and often lead to faster recovery.
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