Surgical Treatment
Herniated Disc Surgery
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) is a specialized type of spinal fusion surgery used to treat various conditions affecting the lumbar region of the spine. This procedure is particularly employed for conditions that cause spinal instability, such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis (where one vertebra slips over another), spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), or herniated discs.
Prednja lumbalna interkorporalna fuzija (ALIF) je vrsta operacije kičme koja se fokusira na lumbalni region, koji je donji deo kičme. Ova procedura je dizajnirana da ublaži bol i vrati stabilnost lumbalnoj kičmi, često uzrokovanu stanjima kao što su degenerativna bolest diska, spondilolisteza ili ponavljajuća hernija diska.
Artificial disc replacement (ADR) represents a significant advancement in spinal surgery, offering an alternative to traditional spinal fusion for certain conditions. This procedure involves replacing a damaged or degenerated spinal disc with an artificial one, with the aim of restoring mobility and alleviating pain while maintaining the spine's natural biomechanics.
Foraminoplasty is a surgical procedure to relieve nerve root compression in the spine. The term "foramen" refers to the small openings on either side of the vertebrae through which the spinal nerve roots exit. Foraminoplasty specifically targets these foramina, enlarging them to relieve pressure on the nerves. This condition, known as foraminal stenosis, often results from degenerative changes in the spine, such as arthritis, herniated discs, or bone spurs, and who have not responded to conservative treatments like physical therapy or medication.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a standard surgical procedure to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure in the cervical spine, typically caused by herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, or spondylosis. The procedure is particularly indicated for patients presenting with radiculopathy, myelopathy, or both, where conservative treatments have not provided adequate relief.
Lumbar Microdiscectomy is a specialized, minimally invasive surgical procedure primarily performed to decompress, or relieve pressure from the spinal nerves. A herniated disc in the lumbar spine can bulge out and press against these nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness, often radiating down the legs – a condition commonly known as sciatica.