What is complex spinal deformity & spinal reconstruction?
A spinal deformity is a condition in which the spine is misshapen due to abnormal curvature or rotation. This deformity can completely throw the body off balance and can also cause immense pain. The deformity correction or reconstruction strategy would mainly depend upon the type of deformity and the extent of it. Dr. Sreenath J, a leading spine surgeon in Hyderabad has immense experience in not just treating spinal deformities but also treating them through minimally invasive methods wherever feasible. This ensure the overall experience of the surgery remains relatively calmer on the body however the results are in no way lesser to when done traditionally.
The spinal deformities are mainly due to 3 major conditions
- Scoliosis: In this sort of deformity, the spine instead of standing tall vertically, has a curvature towards the side of the body.
- Kyphosis: An abnormal forward bend or rounding in the spine which can cause severe muscle and back pain.
- Lordosis: A condition in which the spine has an inward curve which protrudes as though the person is leaning on their back.
- Spondylolisthesis: In this condition, the vertebra of the spine moves out of position, either forward or inward causing severe discomfort and pain.
There are several factors which can lead to spinal deformity, such as birth defect, growing pattern of a child, old age, degeneration of discs, severe injury or a previous spine surgery.
How is a deformity detected?
Certain diagnostics tests for spinal deformity in Hyderabad are done in order to determine the positioning of the defect in the spinal canal to make a better judgement of the corrective method such as X-Ray, CT scan, MRI and Myelogram. The Myelogram is a special X-ray where the dye is injected into the spinal canal and the images are seen on a screen which helps detect any nerves being compressed.
The entire reconstruction and deformity correction surgery can happen either in a single surgery or a chain of surgeries depending on the complexity of the deformity. The aim of the spinal reconstruction surgery in Hyderabad at Best spine hospital in Secunderabad is to not just physically correct the issue but also helps diminish pain, restores the functionality of the person to be able to stand tall, the pressure on organs due to improper positioning is relieved and also the main value add is to stop the deformity from progressing to a greater complexity.