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How to Know When You Might Need Spine Surgery

How to Know When You Might Need Spine Surgery

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How to Know When You Might Need Spine Surgery

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  1. How to Know When You Might Need Spine Surgery

  2. Introduction • The spine is an essential part of our body, as it protects the spinal cord and allows us to move and carry out our daily activities. However, sometimes the spine can become damaged or injured, which can lead to severe pain, discomfort, and reduced mobility. In some cases, spine surgery may be necessary to alleviate these symptoms and restore normal function.

  3. Here are some signs that may indicate that you might need spine surgery: • Persistent Pain: If you experience persistent back pain that does not respond to conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medication, or injections, surgery may be necessary. Persistent pain can be a sign of a structural issue with the spine that cannot be addressed through non-surgical means. • Numbness or Weakness: Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or legs may indicate a problem with the spinal cord or nerves. These symptoms can occur if a herniated disc or bone spur is pressing on a nerve, or if the spinal cord is compressed. Surgery may be necessary to relieve this pressure and restore nerve function.

  4. Continue.. • Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control: If you experience sudden loss of bladder or bowel control, it may indicate a medical emergency known as caudaequina syndrome. This condition occurs when the nerves at the base of the spinal cord become compressed, and it requires immediate surgical intervention to prevent permanent damage. • Trauma or Injury: If you have experienced a traumatic injury to the spine, such as a fracture or dislocation, surgery may be necessary to stabilize the spine and prevent further damage. In some cases, surgery may be performed immediately after the injury, while in others, it may be necessary at a later time.

  5. Continue.. • Spinal Deformities: Certain spinal deformities, such as scoliosis or kyphosis, can cause significant pain, discomfort, and mobility issues. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to correct the deformity and prevent further progression.

  6. Continue.. • If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Your doctor will be able to evaluate your condition and recommend the most appropriate course of treatment, which may include spine surgery. • It is essential to note that spine surgery is not always necessary for back pain or other spine-related issues. Conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medication, or injections may be effective in many cases. However, if these treatments are not providing relief or if your symptoms are severe, spine surgery may be a viable option.

  7. Continue.. • Are you suffering from aching back? You are not alone, there are many people suffering from back pain and some of them are bearing the chronic pain that just won’t go away on its own. If you want to find a solution to your back or neck pain it is possible you might be thinking about surgery. While spinal surgery Savannah is a decision best made by your doctor and you there are ample benefits of the procedure when done with precision.

  8. Your surgeon can inform you about reasons why you may need surgery sooner than later or even right away. In case your surgeon detects severe, unrelenting pain and neurological symptoms like foot drop, or a serious problem such as a spinal cord injury he might not advise you to wait long. With minimally invasive procedures to the most complex spine care available, orthopaedic spine doctors and neurosurgeons work as a collaborative team to help patients get back to living a pain-free life. Some of the common procedures performed by doctors at Spine Center Savannah include Fusions, Lumbar Laminectomies, Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures, Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Radiofrequency Ablation, or RFA, Endoscopic Rhizotomy and Spinal Stimulators. Fortunately, the Optim Health System offers the most comprehensive care for the spine and their teams specialize in minimally invasive spine procedures that offer smaller incisions, less blood loss and less damage to surrounding structures – all which can lead to a quicker recovery.

  9. CONTACT US: Optim Surgery Center Address < click for directions Ambulatory Surgery Center210 East DeRenne AvenueSavannah, GA, 31405 Contact 912.644.5343

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