What Is Spinal Fusion Or Spondylodesis (Minimal Access, Muscle Sparing)?
Spinal Fusion is a surgery which is done to connect two or more vertebrae of the spine and make them as a single element. It is similar to when bones break and over a period of time, they fuse back together. In this technique, surgeon places a bone like material in the space between the two vertebrae which need to be connected and further tightens them with metal plates and screws which also helps hold them in position until they fuse together forming one piece.
Why would you need a spinal fusion in Hyderabad?
There are multiple reasons why a spinal fusion surgery at spine hospital in Hyderabad might be performed, however the most commonly seen few are:
- Spinal Deformity
- Weakness or instability: In case there is a lot of free movement between two vertebrae which is frequently seen in arthritis patients, the fusion surgery can help bring back the stability.
- Herniated Disc: After the herniated disc has been removed, the fusion surgery can help stabilize the spine.
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Fractured vertebra
- Infection
- Tumor
Depending on the positioning of the disc which needs to be operated, the surgery can be performed by spine specialist in Secunderabad in two ways:
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: The surgeon goes via the belly to reach the spinal disc.
- Posterior Fusion: The surgeon approaches the disc from the back itself.
Dr. Sreenath Rao J has excelled in the minimally invasive approach for spinal fusion. This technique ensures results similar to the open approach however causes extremely less damage to the nearby tissues and muscles. In most of the cases the patient is able to walk on same day as the surgery. This enables very less down time, safeguards the body from excessive operative trauma and also ensures quicker recovery with a very short hospital stay. The muscle damage is also minimal in this approach as the incisions are quite small. With all these advantages, rest assured the outcome is in no way inferior to the traditional approach. It’s always better to have a thorough discussion with the best doctor for spinal fusion in Hyderabad to clarify all your doubts. Get the back pain treatment in Hyderabad.