Non- Operative Treatment First the doctor will examine your various reports and X-rays and MRIs. Then, based on your age, level of pain and overall state of fitness, the doctor you are consulting will make some serious decisions. If he feels that your pain might be relieved with conventional treatment methods, he will not recommend immediate surgery and will prefer…
Non-Operative Treatment The first step towards decreasing your pain and discomfort is conservative management of pain which refers to non-surgical options. Your doctor may suggest different options customized for you depending on the severity of your curve, impact on day-to-day functioning, your age and other medical conditions. In younger patients with a mild spinal curve, your doctor would recommend a…
What is Kyphoplasty Surgery? Kyphoplasty is a novel surgical procedure, which improves upon its predecessor, vertebroplasty. This procedure is usually performed in cases where there is a severe fracture of the vertebral body which causes it to collapse and decrease in height. The basic procedure of kyphoplasty involves a small incision on the back through which instruments are used to…
What is Navigation Spine Surgery? Navigation surgery is a technologically advanced procedure which has been gained momentum in the last few decades. The special software used by the surgeon creates a 3-D image on the spine, quite like a blueprint of your spine anatomy. During the surgery, much like the GPS in your car, the surgeon can track the position…
Non- Operative Treatment First the doctor will examine your various reports and X-rays and MRIs. Then, based on your age, level of pain and overall state of fitness, the doctor you are consulting will make some serious decisions. If he feels that your pain might be relieved with conventional treatment methods, he will not recommend immediate surgery and will prefer…
