Spine Surgery – Deccan Hospitals

Spine surgery is a type of surgery that is performed on the spine, which is the column of bones (vertebrae) that protects the spinal cord and supports the body. Spine surgery is typically recommended to treat conditions that cause pain, weakness, or numbness in the back, neck, or limbs, or to correct deformities of the spine.

Decompression surgery: Decompression surgery involves removing pressure on the spinal cord or nerves by removing bone or tissue that is pressing on them. This type of surgery may be used to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) or herniated disc.
Fusion surgery: Fusion surgery involves joining two or more vertebrae together to create a single, solid bone. This type of surgery may be used to treat conditions such as scoliosis (curvature of the spine) or degenerative disc disease.
Disc replacement surgery: Disc replacement surgery involves removing a damaged or degenerated intervertebral disc (the cushions between the vertebrae) and replacing it with an artificial disc. This type of surgery may be used to treat conditions such as degenerative disc disease or herniated disc.
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are procedures that involve injecting bone cement into a damaged vertebra to strengthen it and reduce pain. These procedures may be used to treat conditions such as vertebral fractures or osteoporosis.

Spine surgery is typically performed in a hospital setting and may be done under general anesthesia (where the patient is put to sleep) or under local anesthesia (where the patient is awake but numb). The specific type of surgery that is recommended will depend on the specific condition being treated and the overall health of the patient.

Before undergoing spine surgery, a patient may undergo a variety of tests to help the surgeon plan the surgery and assess the patient’s overall health. Some common tests that a patient may undergo before spine surgery include:

Physical examination: The surgeon will conduct a thorough physical examination to evaluate the patient’s symptoms, range of motion, and overall health.
Imaging studies: The surgeon may order imaging studies, such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans, to assess the condition of the spine and to identify the specific problem that needs to be addressed during surgery.
Blood tests: The surgeon may order blood tests to assess the patient’s overall health and to check for any underlying medical conditions that may affect the surgery.
Electrocardiogram (ECG): An ECG is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It may be ordered to assess the patient’s cardiac function and to ensure that they are healthy enough to undergo surgery.
Pulmonary function tests: These tests measure how well the lungs are functioning and may be ordered to assess the patient’s respiratory function and to ensure that they are healthy enough to undergo surgery.
Psychological evaluation: The surgeon may recommend a psychological evaluation to assess the patient’s mental health and to ensure that they are emotionally prepared for surgery.

The specific tests that a patient undergoes before spine surgery will depend on their specific medical history and the specific condition being treated. The surgeon will discuss the recommended tests with the patient and answer any questions they may have.

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