Back Pain Treatment with Laparoscopic Surgery

Back pain treatment with laparoscopic surgery

 

There are several main reasons for surgical treatment of back pain:

• Intervertebral discs that have been collapsed or fractured, causing pressure on the nervous system (nerve or spinal cord)
• Degenerated and collapsed spine, with plaque growth that presses on the nervous system
• Dislocation of the spine due to bone degeneration or from an accident
• Tumors in the nervous system or the spine.

 

The most common cause of symptoms that can lead to surgical treatment are the aforementioned causes:

• Weakness in the muscles of the arms or legs
• Numbness in the hands and feet
• Reduced strength in the hands or legs
• Difficulty with balance and walking short distances
• - Severe pain or pain that impacts daily activities (neck pain, back pain, waist pain, headache) that does not respond to drug treatments

 

Why the “Laparoscopic Surgery?”

When a doctor has diagnosed the need for surgery, laparoscopic surgery is the best option today. It has many advantages compared to open surgery, such as lowering the risk of mistakes being made during the operation, reducing the amount of time a patient needs to stay in the hospital (which can vary depending on the complexity and severity of the condition), lowering the cost of hospital recovery, enabling patients to return to work quicker, and reducing pain due to the smaller surgical incisions. The only downside of this method is that it requires a high-investment in terms of surgical science, medical team and surgical equipment, with the surgical camera alone costing several million baht and requiring high-speed (nearly 100,000 rpm).

 

Neck Surgery

Surgical treatment for cervical disc issues or abnormal cervical spine can involve pressure on the nervous system or movement of the bones. The incision for the surgery is usually made at the front of the neck and is about 2-3 cm long. The procedure typically takes an hour, but this can vary depending on the severity of the condition. Following the surgery, patients may have difficulty swallowing, dry throat, neck or shoulder pain, but these sensations usually vanish within 24 hours. Patients are usually able to get up and walk the next day, and they do not need to wear a collar. They can usually go home the following day without any visible sutures or scars.

 

Lumbar Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is often used to treat lumbar disc herniation or problems with the lumbar bones that compress the nerves. Patients may experience pain in the lower back, difficulty walking, fatigue, numbness or radiating pain in the legs or feet, and possibly problems with urination. The procedure involves making an incision on the back of 3-4 cm, although this may be longer or shorter depending on the patient's body weight and the affected level. Patients are usually allowed to bear weight 24-48 hours after the procedure, and a physical therapist can help with this process.

 

For more information, please contact the Brain and Spine Center.

http://www.vibhavadi.com/neuro/

Vibhavadi Hospital Tel. 0-2561-1111 , 0-2941-2800 press 1