Spinal Surgery
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Spinal surgery is a type of procedure performed by neurosurgeons to address various conditions affecting the spine. Common reasons for considering spinal surgery include herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. These conditions can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness in the back and limbs, prompting the need for surgical intervention when conservative treatments, such as medication or physical therapy, are ineffective.
The surgery itself can vary significantly depending on the specific condition being treated. Generally, it may involve removing a portion of a disc, stabilizing vertebrae, or decompressing nerves. Patients can expect to undergo pre-operative assessments, followed by anesthesia and the surgical procedure, which may take a few hours. Recovery times can differ, and physical rehabilitation is often an important part of the post-operative process.
While spinal surgery can provide significant benefits, such as pain relief and improved mobility, it also carries risks. Potential complications may include infection, blood clots, or nerve damage. It’s important for individuals to discuss these benefits and risks with their healthcare provider to gain a comprehensive understanding of what to expect from the surgery and its outcomes.
3d Endoscope-Assisted Spinal Surgery for Thoracic Metastases Relief
This research paper is about a new surgical method for treating spinal metastases, which is when cancer spreads to the spine. The technique, called 3D endoscope-assisted transpedicular thoracic corpec...3d Printing in Spinal Surgery: Benefits, Costs, and Future Potential
This research paper analyzes the use of 3D printing in surgical procedures. It's an emerging technology that is being used in various fields within surgery, including orthopedics, maxillofacial surger...Advancements in Image-Guided Spinal Surgery Using Artificial
Spinal surgery is a complex procedure that requires a high level of expertise from surgeons due to the intricate structure of the spine. However, the use of image-guided spinal surgery has greatly imp...Advancements in Robotic Technology for Safer Spine Surgery
Spine surgery has seen a lot of technological advancements over the years. These include improvements in how the surgery is performed, the tools and materials used, and equipment like computers to hel...Advancements in Spinal Surgery: Benefits of Stratafix™ Barbed Sutures
Spinal surgery is a complex procedure used to fix issues in the spine. Part of this surgery involves closing the wound properly to prevent infections and ensure the best healing process. Recent advanc...Advancements in Spinal Surgery: Benefits of Using Exoscopes
This research paper is a detailed review and analysis of the use of exoscopes, a type of surgical technology, in spinal surgery. The researchers looked at various studies to assess the safety, effecti...Advancements in Spinal Surgery: the Role of Digital Robotic Exoscopes
This research paper discusses the use of a new tool called the Synaptive Modus V exoscope in spinal and brain surgery. Traditional microscopes, while standard for these types of surgeries, can sometim...Antibiotics Before or After Spinal Surgery: What You Need to Know
This research paper aimed to understand whether giving patients who have had spinal surgery antibiotics before or after surgery is more effective in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). SSIs ar...Augmented Reality Enhances Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Outcomes
This research paper discusses the use of Augmented Reality (AR) in spine surgery, specifically minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS). AR has become a game-changer in spinal surgery by providing det...Awake Spinal Surgery: Safe, Effective Relief During Covid-19
This research paper is about a study carried out in Egypt, where doctors performed spine surgery on patients while they were awake, using spinal anesthesia instead of general anesthesia. The study too...Benefits of Dual Surgeons in Spinal Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper investigates whether having two surgeons instead of one during spine surgery is beneficial. Researchers looked at data from several studies and focused on things like the number of...Benefits of Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia in Spinal Surgery Recovery
This study reviews recent research on spinal and epidural anesthesia and its effects on patients during and after surgery. These anesthesia techniques are commonly used in surgeries and while their im...Benefits of Spinal Anesthesia for Infants in Urologic Surgery
This study looks at the effects of different types of anesthesia on infants under 90 days old undergoing urologic surgery. The two types of anesthesia compared are spinal anesthesia (SA) and general a...Bilateral Vs. Unilateral Spinal Surgery: Which Is Better for You?
This study looks at two types of surgery for lower back issues. One type uses screws on both sides of the spine (bilateral), and the other uses screws on just one side (unilateral). The researchers wa...Common Nerve Injuries During Spinal Surgery and How to Prevent Them
This research paper investigates which nerves are most often accidentally injured during surgeries, and which specific surgeries are most likely to cause these injuries. The study found that 11 nerves...Comparing 3d Exoscope and Microscope for Spinal Davf Surgery
This study looked at surgical treatments for a type of spinal condition called dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), comparing two methods: traditional microscopic surgery and a newer technique using ...Comparing Blood Clot Rates in Spinal Cord Injury and General Surgery
The research paper is looking into the occurrence of blood clots, specifically deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), after surgery. These clots can cause serious health problems and ...Comparing Blood Clot Risks in Spinal Cord Injury and General Surgery
The research paper is looking into the occurrence of blood clots, specifically deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), after surgery. These clots can cause serious health problems and ...Comparing Microscopic Surgery and Exoscope in Spinal Procedures
This research paper discusses a study comparing the use of an operating microscope (OM) and an exoscope in surgical procedures. The OM is a tool that has been commonly used by surgeons to see tiny det...Comparing Robotic and Navigated Spinal Surgery for Lower Back Issues
This research paper is about a comparison study between two different types of surgical procedures used to treat degenerative diseases in the lumbar and sacral spine (the lower part of the back). The ...Effects of Spinal Anesthesia on Eye Pressure in Surgery Patients
This research paper looks into the effects of spinal anesthesia on intraocular pressure (IOP) - the fluid pressure inside the eye. This is interesting because, while we do understand a lot about how t...Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia Safety for Newborn Surgery Explained
This research paper discusses the use of neuraxial anesthesia, which includes spinal and epidural anesthesia, in surgical procedures for newborn babies. Neuraxial anesthesia is now widely used because...Exploring Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Spinal Metastases Treatment
This study looked at the use of robotic-assisted surgery in the treatment of patients with cancer that has spread to their spine. This kind of cancer often requires surgery to relieve pain, maintain n...Exploring Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Treating Spinal Metastases
This study looked at the use of robotic-assisted surgery in the treatment of patients with cancer that has spread to their spine. This kind of cancer often requires surgery to relieve pain, maintain n...Full Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: a Guide to Minimally Invasive Care
This research paper discusses a type of spine surgery known as Full Endoscopic Spinal Surgery (FESS). This surgery is considered as the least invasive among current spinal surgeries and can be used to...Guidelines for X-Ray Use in Lumbar Spine Surgery: Key Findings
This study looked at how closely three surgeons followed guidelines from the Society of British Neurological Surgeons for using x-rays during spine surgery. They also wanted to see if following these ...How Patient Education Reduces Anxiety and Pain in Spinal Surgery
This research paper is about a study conducted on patients undergoing spinal surgery in Taiwan. The researchers wanted to see if educating patients about their upcoming surgery beforehand could help t...Image Guidance in Spinal Surgery: Improving Tumor Treatment Outcomes
This research paper discusses the increasing use of image guidance systems, also known as navigation systems, in spinal surgeries, particularly in the treatment of spinal tumors. Navigation systems pr...Impact of Plastic Surgeons on Spinal Surgery Wound Healing Outcomes
This research paper investigates whether the involvement of plastic surgeons in closing wounds after surgery for spinal metastases (cancer that has spread to the spine) reduces the rate of complicatio...Impact of Spine Surgery on Sexual Function: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is a review of studies looking at the impact of spine surgery on sexual function. This is important because sexual function plays a big part in a person's quality of life. The rese...Impact of Surgery Duration on Complications in Spinal Surgery
This research paper looks into the connection between the length of a spinal surgery and the likelihood of complications or negative side effects. The study analyzed data from 336 patients who had spi...Impact of Surgical Drains in Multi-Level Spinal Surgery for Adults
This research paper looks at the use of surgical drains during complex back surgery. The researchers conducted a study where 161 patients were either given a drain during surgery or not given a drain....Improving Recovery After Spinal Surgery with Eras Protocols
This study looks at how to improve recovery after spinal surgery. Despite advances in surgical techniques and technology, recovery from elective neurosurgery can still be associated with serious healt...Improving Spine Surgery Outcomes with 3d Exoscope Technology
This research paper is about a new surgical tool called the 3D 4K-HD exoscope (EX). This tool is believed to improve spine surgery by providing better lighting, easier use, improved magnification, and...Improving Wound Healing After Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
The research paper is about how to prevent complications after surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD). Sometimes, after these kinds of surgeries, the wound doesn't heal properly, which can cause it ...Infection Risks After Spinal Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
This research paper discusses a study that looked at the risk factors for infection after spinal surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. People with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to get ...Intraoperative Monitoring in Spinal Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is a review and analysis of other studies to see if using intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) during spinal surgery can help prevent damage to the nervous system. I...Less Invasive Spinal Surgery for Early Spinal Tuberculosis Treatment
This research paper discusses a new and less invasive approach to treating early-stage spinal tuberculosis (TB) using a technique called percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) fixation. Traditionally, agg...Long-Term Outcomes of Spinal Surgery for Cavernous Malformations
The study looked at the long-term results of two treatments for a condition called intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations (ISCCMs), which are abnormal clusters of blood vessels in the spin...Managing Seromas After Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery: Is Surgery
This research paper presents a study conducted on children who developed a seroma, which is a pocket of clear serous fluid that sometimes develops in the body after surgery. This particular study focu...Medicare Fees for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: a Decline Over Time
This research paper investigates whether the fees paid by Medicare for certain types of back surgery are appropriate. The study looked at surgeries for adult spinal deformity (ASD) that involve fusing...Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery for Adult Deformities Explained
This research paper discusses a hybrid surgical technique known as the MIS PSO, which combines less-invasive methods with traditional open spine surgery to treat adult spinal deformities. This approac...Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Options for Adolescent Scoliosis
This research paper looked at the outcomes of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who underwent different types of spinal correction surgery. They analyzed surgeries between 2016 and 2020 an...Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: a New Approach to Deformity
This research paper investigates the outcomes of a new, less invasive surgical technique to correct spinal deformities in adults. This technique does not involve the fusion of vertebrae, a common proc...Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: Benefits and Considerations
This research paper discusses the development and use of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) techniques over the past two decades. These techniques aim to reduce harm to the patient by preserving ...Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: Safer Option for Patients?
This research paper looks at whether minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) - surgeries that use small incisions instead of a large one - are safer than traditional, open surgeries for certain orthopedic ...Minimally Invasive Vs. Open Surgery for Spinal Cord Compression
This research paper is about a study comparing two types of surgical procedures used to treat a painful and disabling condition caused by cancer called Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (MES...Minimally Invasive Vs. Open Surgery for Spinal Metastases Treatment
The research paper is about a study comparing two types of surgery for treating spinal metastases (cancer that has spread to the spine): minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and conventional open surgery ...Nerve Bypass Surgery: a New Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
This research paper explores the use of a new treatment method for spinal cord injuries (SCI). SCI can greatly reduce a person's quality of life, so any treatment that can help to restore nerve functi...Neurosurgery: Protecting the Spine During Aortic Surgery Risks
This research paper discusses the risks of neurological injury during aortic surgery. This can include spinal cord damage or stroke. Many studies and proposed solutions exist, but there is still no co...No Evidence of "july Effect" in Spinal Surgery Outcomes for Patients
This research paper investigates the "July Effect" - a theory that medical errors and complications increase in July as new medical graduates start their residencies - within the field of neurosurgery...Non-General Anesthesia in Spinal Surgery: Benefits and Trends
This research paper investigates the growing trend of non-general anesthesia (non-GA) in spine surgeries, which has been observed to lead to quicker post-surgery recovery, lower costs, and fewer compl...Outcomes of Instrumented Spinal Surgery for Tumors: What Patients
This research paper analyzes the results and complications of surgeries on spinal cord tumors using a particular technique known as instrumentation. Data from 41 patients who underwent this type of su...Reducing Shoulder Pain After Hernia Surgery with Spinal Epidural Anesthesia
This research paper is about a study conducted to determine if a specific type of anesthesia can help prevent shoulder pain that commonly occurs after a particular type of hernia surgery (laparoscopic...Risks of Spinal Cord Injury During Surgery for Patients with Csm
The paper discusses a condition called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), which can make people more likely to suffer from spinal cord injuries and paralysis of all four limbs during non-spine sur...Robotic Assistance in Spinal Surgery: Enhancing Precision and Safety
Spinal surgery is complex and requires great precision to avoid serious complications like nerve damage and paralysis. Recently, robots have been used to assist in these surgeries because they can be ...Robotic Spine Surgery: Improved Accuracy and Outcomes Explained
This research paper reviews the outcomes of spine surgeries performed with the help of robots compared to those done by hand. The study looks at how accurate the surgeries are, how much radiation is u...Robotic Spine Surgery: Improving Efficiency and Patient Outcomes
This study looks at the early use of a robotic system for spine surgery in a three-site medical center, and how the surgeons' experience with the system affected the time it took to perform the surger...Robotic Surgery in Spinal Operations: Benefits and Patient Outcomes
Robotic surgery is increasingly being used in spinal operations due to its potential to improve accuracy, safety and enable less invasive procedures. Currently, it's mostly used to assist with the pre...Saddle Block Anesthesia for Outpatient Rectal Surgery Explained
This research paper explains a study conducted over 12 years on patients undergoing non-cancerous rectal surgeries in a particular outpatient surgery center. The primary focus was on evaluating the us...Separation Surgery Vs. Anterior Reconstruction for Spinal Cord
This research paper compared two types of surgery for patients with a specific type of spinal cord compression caused by cancer spread - the traditional and more invasive corpectomy with anterior reco...Single-Level Vs. Multilevel Spinal Surgery for Children Explained
This research paper is a review of previous surgeries performed on children and young adults with severe spinal deformities. The researchers wanted to compare the outcomes and complications of two typ...Soft Silicone Foam Dressings Reduce Pressure Sores in Spinal Surgery
This research was conducted in two hospitals in Japan to see if soft silicone foam dressings could help prevent pressure sores, which often occur during spinal surgery when patients are lying face dow...Spinal Anesthesia for Elderly Patients Undergoing Lumbar Surgery
This research study focuses on the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia, compared to general anesthesia, for lumbar spine surgery in elderly patients. The study reviewed data from a series of lumbar spi...Spinal Anesthesia for Kidney Stone Surgery: a Safe Alternative
This study investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of performing a type of kidney stone surgery, known as Retrograde Intra-Renal Surgery (RIRS), under spinal anesthesia (SA) instead of the comm...Spinal Anesthesia in Children: Benefits for Urological Surgery
This research paper discusses a study conducted on the use of spinal anesthesia (SA) as an alternative to general anesthesia (GA) in children undergoing urological surgery. The study was conducted at ...Spinal Anesthesia in Lumbar Spine Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper investigates the use of spinal anesthesia (SA) in lumbar spine surgery (LSS). Spinal anesthesia is commonly used in childbirth and orthopedic (bone-related) surgery, but not as muc...Spinal Anesthesia Safety in Open Radical Prostatectomy: a Study Overview
This research paper is about a study on prostate cancer treatment methods, specifically traditional open radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate), performed under spinal anesthesia. Th...Spinal Surgery and Urinary Retention: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is examining the possible causes of postoperative urinary retention (POUR), which is when a person has difficulty emptying their bladder after surgery. The scientists were particul...Spinal Surgery Outcomes for Patients with Parkinson's Disease
This study looked at how patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD) fare after spinal surgery compared to those without the disease. The researchers reviewed several databases and analyzed studies that co...Spinal Surgery Planning for Young People with Learning Disabilities
This research paper discusses the unique challenges faced during surgery preparation for young people with learning disabilities, particularly those with challenging behaviors. These individuals requi...Spinal Vs. General Anesthesia for Chronic Groin Pain Surgery
This research study is exploring the impact of different types of anesthesia on pain relief following surgery for chronic groin pain (inguinodynia). Chronic groin pain can occur after specific types o...Staged Vs. Same-Day Spinal Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is a review and analysis of various studies to compare the safety and effectiveness of two methods of spinal fusion surgery for adults with spinal deformities: one where the surger...Surgical Options for Cervical Disc Herniation: What You Need to Know
This research paper is looking at different surgical options for treating a common condition called cervical disc herniation, which is when a disc in the neck slips out of place. They focused on two m...Tranexamic Acid in Spinal Surgery: Benefits for Patients Explained
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a drug that helps control bleeding during surgery. This study looked at the use of TXA in spinal deformity surgery, comparing it to a placebo and to TXA given through an IV. ...Understanding and Managing Risks in Thoracic Spine Surgery
This research paper is a review of potential complications that can arise during surgery on the thoracic spine, which is the middle part of the spine. The thoracic spine is unique because it is attach...Understanding Anesthesia and Safety in Adolescent Spinal Surgery
This research paper discusses the anesthesia process for a common adolescent surgery: posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis. This surgery can lead to serious complications, both during and ...Understanding Complications in Staged Spinal Surgery for Adults
This research paper investigates the impact of staging (performing surgery over separate operative days) on complication rates in two types of minimally invasive surgeries for adult spinal deformity. ...Understanding Creatine Kinase Levels After Anterior Cervical Spinal
This research looked at changes in levels of a substance called creatine kinase (CK) in the blood of patients who had neck surgery. CK levels can indicate damage to the body, so the scientists wanted ...Understanding Frailty's Impact on Spinal Surgery Outcomes
This paper is a review of various studies that have looked at the effectiveness of different tools (or 'scales') used to measure frailty in patients before they have surgery (that isn't heart surgery)...Understanding Neurological Risks in Spinal Surgery for Patients
This research paper discusses the most common neurological issues that can arise during and after surgery. Neurological status is significant for patients, as it can impact their recovery and overall ...Understanding Neurophysiologic Monitoring in Spinal Deformity Surgery
This research paper looks at the role of neurophysiologic monitoring during surgeries to correct spinal deformities. This kind of monitoring helps prevent nerve damage during surgery. The study looked...Understanding Postoperative Complications of Spine Surgery
This research paper examines the various complications that can occur during and after spine surgery. It covers everything from minor post-surgery issues like nausea and vomiting, to major complicatio...Understanding Regional Anesthesia: Key Insights for Spinal Surgery
This research paper reviews existing literature to answer three important questions related to regional anesthesia (a type of anesthesia that numbs a specific area of the body). First, it explores h...Understanding Rhabdomyolysis Risk After Spinal Fusion Surgery
This study looked at the risk factors for developing a serious medical condition called rhabdomyolysis after spinal fusion surgery. Rhabdomyolysis happens when there's a break down of muscle tissue th...Understanding Risk Factors for Infection After Spinal Surgery
This study looked at the factors that increase the risk of infection at the site of spinal surgeries that involve the use of medical tools or devices, known as surgical site infections (SSIs). The res...Understanding Risks and Management of Thoracic Spine Surgery Complications
This research paper is a review of potential complications that can arise during surgery on the thoracic spine, which is the middle part of the spine. The thoracic spine is unique because it is attach...Understanding Risks of Additional Surgery After Spinal Fusion
This research aimed to figure out how often complications requiring further surgery occur in patients who have already had a specific type of back surgery (one-segment lumbar decompression and fusion)...Understanding Seromas After Pediatric Spinal Surgery: Treatment Options
This research paper presents a study conducted on children who developed a seroma, which is a pocket of clear serous fluid that sometimes develops in the body after surgery. This particular study focu...Understanding Spinal Anesthesia in Outpatient and Inpatient Surgery
This study aimed to understand how French anesthesiologists use spinal anesthesia in both inpatient and outpatient settings. A survey was sent to members of the French Association of Anaesthetists who...Understanding Spinal Anesthesia Safety in Prostate Cancer Surgery
This research paper is about a study on prostate cancer treatment methods, specifically traditional open radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate), performed under spinal anesthesia. Th...Understanding Spinal Surgery for Metastatic Cancer Patients
This research paper is about spinal metastatic disease, which is a common condition in cancer patients where cancer spreads to the spine. This can cause pain, spinal deformation, and neurological decl...Understanding Spinal Surgery Risks: Complications in High-Risk
This study looks at the rates of complications after spinal surgery, particularly in patients with complex medical histories. These complications often result in issues such as infection and open woun...Understanding the Risks: Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Compared to Other
This research paper focuses on the invasiveness and risks of adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgeries, comparing them to other major surgeries. The researchers developed a score called the Surgical In...Understanding Visceral Artery Aneurysms After Spinal Surgery
This paper discusses a rare condition known as visceral artery aneurysms (VAA), which affects the blood vessels of the organs in the abdomen and can lead to serious health problems. VAA can often be t...