When is microscopic spine surgery needed?
Microscopic spine surgery is recommended for particular spinal conditions such as:
- Degenerative disc disease, where natural changes occur over time reducing the effectiveness of the spinal discs to cushion and provide flexibility
- A herniated disc, where the spinal discs leak fluid or bulges leading to the surrounding nerves to have pressure
- Osteoarthritis, where the vertebrae grind against each other or develop bony spurs which aggravate the nerves
- Spinal stenosis, where the nerve passage narrows causing pain and loss of mobility
- Spinal tumors which may cause pressure to the spinal cord or the surrounding nerves.
Benefits of Microscopic Spine Surgery?
- Smaller incisions
- Less blood loss
- Less pain post-operative
- Shorter hospitalisation
- Early recovery
- Heal faster with less postoperative pain
- Fewer infection rates
- No long term morbidity
Microscopic Spine Surgery Procedure:
of the spine since these back muscles run vertically they can move out of the way rather than cut.
Dr. Prasad Umbarkar is then able to enter the spine by removing a membrane over the nerve roots and using either operating glasses or an operating microscope to visualize the nerve root.
Often a small portion of the inside facet joint is removed both to the facility access to the nerve root and to relieve pressure over the nerve.
The nerve root is then gently moved to the side and the disc materials are removed from the under the nerve root.
Why to choose Dr. Prasad Umbarkar for Microscopic Spine Surgery Treatment?
Dr. Prasad Umbarkar is one of the best Brain and Spine Specialists in Sangamner, Ahmednagar with vast clinical and surgical experience. He has operated on more than 3000+ patients with Brain and spine-related disorders. Please feel free to call us on 8669177494 or click on Book An Appointment for your best treatment.