Types of Spinal Surgery

The highly experienced and trained spine surgeons perform minor to complex spine surgeries. Besides, the spine specialists work in tandem with each other to treat a wide range of spinal issues including, cancer, spinal disorders, deformities, to name a few. The team also specializes in pain management and physiotherapy. Some other types of spinal surgeries performed at Alpha Hospital are:

1) Spinal Fusion: It is one of the most common operations performed to treat non-specific chronic back pain with degenerative changes. Under this surgery, our spine specialist in Pune will join the spinal bone (vertebrae) to restrict its movement. But, it won’t limit your spinal activity.

2) Laminectomy: It is performed to treat lumbar spinal stenosis. Under this surgery, our spine surgeon in Wakad removes the part of bones, bone spurs, or the ligaments. It helps release the pressure on spinal nerves and eases the pain. Often, this surgery is performed with spinal fusion surgery to keep your spine stable.

3) Foraminotomy: This surgery is performed by your doctor, cutting the bones at the sides of your vertebrae to create extra room for nerves to exit your spine. It releases the pressure on your nerves and relieves the pain.

4) Diskectomy: This surgery is performed when the disc (a cushion that separates your vertebrae) slips out of its place, causing pain and discomfort. The surgeon removes all or part of the slipped disc. Often, Diskectomy is performed as a part of the more extensive surgery that includes Laminectomy, Foraminotomy, and spinal fusion.

5) Disk Replacement: Your surgeon removes the damaged spinal disc and replaces it with an artificial disc between your vertebrae. Interlaminar implant surgery is performed further to keep the space between the vertebrae open and remove the pressure from the spinal nerves.