Surgical Treatment
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal decompression is a broad term encompassing several surgical procedures to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This pressure, often caused by spinal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, or bone spurs, can lead to significant pain, numbness, and in severe cases, loss of mobility or function.
Decompression and Posterolateral Fusion surgery is a sophisticated and often necessary intervention for specific spinal conditions that cause both nerve compression and spinal instability. This dual surgery approach skillfully combines alleviating pressure on spinal nerves (decompression) with stabilizing the spine (fusion), addressing two critical aspects of spinal health in a single procedure. This procedure is typically recommended for patients suffering from conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or spondylolisthesis, where nerve compression is accompanied by spinal instability or misalignment. The goal is to relieve pain and other symptoms caused by nerve compression while ensuring the long-term stability of the spine.
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a type of spine surgery focusing on the lumbar region, which is the lower part of the spine. This procedure is designed to alleviate pain and restore stability to the lumbar spine, often caused by conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or recurrent disc herniation.
The "anterior" in ALIF refers to the surgery approach from the front of the body. This approach allows the surgeon to access the spine without disturbing the back muscles, spinal nerves, and ligaments. The "interbody fusion" part involves the removal of a damaged disc between two vertebrae and its replacement with a bone graft or a synthetic implant. This graft then fuses with the surrounding vertebrae, effectively stabilizing that segment of the spine.
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.
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.