Frequently Asked Questions
ARE MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURES EXPERIMENTAL?
Completely false…… Minimally invasive techniques are not experimental; they have been conducted for many years by people who have received training in this field; those who have not had training say that it is experimental.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF BACK PAIN?
Back discomfort can be caused by a sudden, uncomfortable movement, a strain on the back muscles and ligaments, heavy lifting, or bad posture mechanics. Herniated discs, arthritic diseases, bone spurs, or vertebral dislocation can all create pressure on the nerve roots in the spinal canal, resulting in pain in all regions of the back and, in some cases, the limbs.
WHAT DIAGNOSTIC STUDY IS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE MY SPINAL PROBLEM?
X-ray, Discography, Melography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT), and Electromyography are among procedures that can aid with the identification of a spinal illness (EMG). They are utilized when a patient has significant pain that does not go away after 6 to 12 weeks.
HOW LONG WILL MY RECOVERY TAKE IF I HAVE SURGERY?
Almost all operations need some recovery period, during which the patient must rest and miss work. This might range from days to months, depending on the treatment and the patient. Spine surgery has always taken many weeks off work, even for the strongest patients. Modern minimally invasive procedures, on the other hand, allow patients to return to work in as little as a week.
IS IT THE SAME AS SEEING AN ORTHOPEDIST OR A NEUROSURGEON WHO SPECIALIZES IN SPINE?
A neurosurgeon receives a total of twelve years of training, including six years of medical school and six years of neurosurgery, due to the complexity of the central nervous system; yet, as if that were not enough, after these twelve years, I devoted myself to a specialization in minimally invasive spine surgery (2 years), not traditional or open like many other doctors, and, after these studies, a year in chiropractic, difficult to control pain management, and alternative sciences, for a total of 15 years of study, all in order to provide a sincere, accurate, and ethical decision making, based on whether or not you should undergo surgical treatment, chiropractic, etc. Thus, a neurosurgeon has been face to face for decades, repairing, examining, and manipulating the brain and nervous system, unlike other specialty areas that are not prepared for this purpose, as their hours of training or experience are clearly far below and different than any neurosurgeon.
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO BECOME DISABLED AFTER SPINAL SURGERY?
It would be deceptive to claim that there is no danger of neurological injury during spine surgery; nevertheless, the likelihood of risk is very minimal because modern technology is now available to safeguard neurological structures without the need to be in contact with them or be aware of their vicinity. Furthermore, there are surgical methods for indirect decompression that can give a solution to your spine issue, which means that the approach and work area is always distant from the spinal cord and/or nerves.
WHICH ARE THE DANGERS OF SPINAL SURGERY?
The most well-documented are unarguably infection, hemorrhage, neurological damage (spinal cord or nerve root), and post-surgical fibrosis. The less aggressive the surgery and the less bleeding during the operation, the lower the risk; minimally invasive surgery is an example of less bleeding and less aggression. Surgery, on the other hand, necessitates a minimum level of general health; some systemic illnesses, such as cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic, may exclude it. The actual danger is that the procedure will not produce satisfactory outcomes.
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SPINAL DISEASE, BUT THE OBJECTIVE OF SURGERY IS UNCLEAR TO ME.
It is critical for all patients that when they reach the surgery phase as the last treatment option, they are in a healthy state of mind, that is, they are certain that this is something they want to do to improve their health, because their state of mind and the certainty with which they face the treatment will be critical for pre and post-surgical success. Your doctor is the one who should make sure to describe the process in full, including the goals of the treatment and what happens following the surgery.
WHAT SEQUELAE MAY OCCUR IN MY SPINE AS A RESULT OF A LARGE FALL OR ACCIDENT?
The consequences might vary depending on the severity of the blow, the damaged area of the spine, the effectiveness of medical care obtained, and the patient’s compliance with following instructions, to name a few. It is important to remember that untreated discomfort can progress to chronic pain. If the pain reappears after some time, primarily in the same location of prior involvement, and is acute and frequent, seek expert medical care again for an evaluation.
WHAT INDICATIONS ARE THERE FOR SOMEONE WITH SPINE PAIN?
The following are the most frequent reasons or treatments for a person experiencing acute pain with no sign of a severe cause (such as loss of muscular control or weakness, fever, etc.): To relieve symptoms and inflammation, limit usual physical activity for the first several days. For the first 48 to 72 hours, apply heat or ice to the sore region. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen, which are both over-the-counter pain medications. Sleep in the fetal position with a pillow between your curled knees and another to lay your head on that is approximately the height of the space between the side of your shoulder and your cheek. Do not move heavy things or twist your back for the first few weeks, and refrain from exercising until 2 to 3 weeks following the beginning of discomfort, when substantial relief is noticed. Prolonged bed rest is not advised since it may aggravate the discomfort. Consult a medical expert to determine the sort of pain you are experiencing.
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT SPINAL DISEASE?
Maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate calcium and vitamin D, maintaining excellent posture in all activities and at rest, not lifting heavy things, and learning to carry objects by bending your legs and standing up with a flat back, placing majority of the weight on the legs. To take care of our spine, we must avoid harmful behaviors such as smoking, wearing very high heels for extended periods of time, sleeping in an insufficient posture, and sleeping on too soft mattresses.
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN REQUIRE SURGERY?
According to research conducted by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 85-90 percent of patients suffering from low back pain will see spontaneous resolution within 10-30 days. Others will have a longer period of discomfort with decent results, and the remaining 2-5 percent will eventually be candidates for surgical therapy due to spinal cord involvement, structural deformity, or the existence of spinal stenosis after exhausting all conservative treatments.
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