Spinal Decompression in India

What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal decompression surgery helps in creating more room for your spinal cord. Some conditions such as spinal stenosis or a herniated disc can cause the spinal canal to narrow, leading to a wide range of symptoms. There are various methods for spinal decompression. In some cases, you may need partial discectomy, whereas in others you may require a foraminotomy or a laminectomy.

Things you need to know 

• Spinal decompression is performed under the influence of anesthesia.
• The procedure takes about 2 to 6 hours.  
• You will be required to stay in the hospital for about 1 to 4 days followed by a few more days of rest
• Your average length of stay will be around 1 to 4 days.

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How to prepare for the treatment?

• Your healthcare provider will discuss the entire procedure with you.
• The doctor will analyze your complete medical history by performing a complete physical exam, blood tests, or other diagnostic tests.
• If you are allergic or sensitive to any medicines such as iodine, latex, tape, or anaesthetic agents, tell the healthcare provider.
• Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines, supplements that you may be taking.
• Avoid smoking
• You will have to arrange for someone to take you back home.

Procedure involved
Generally, the procedure is as follows:

• The surgeon will have a team of experts working with him to ensure that your surgery goes as smoothly as possible.
• A small incision will be made. The surgeon will utilize a specialized microscope and surgical instruments designed for the procedure mentioned above.
• If you have to undergo a partial discectomy, your surgeon will determine which section of the herniated disc is pushing against your spinal cord or nerves. They will then carefully remove the diseased infected portions.
• In the case of a laminectomy, a part of the vertebra known as the lamina will be taken out. This procedure will create a space for your spinal cord to move freely within the spinal canal. This is a routine procedure applied for spinal stenosis.
• Sometimes, if the bone is impaired or weakened by the laminectomy, your specialist will also perform a fusion surgery. With the help of rods and screws, the surgeon will carry out the fusion surgery to balance the section of your spine where the laminectomy was performed.
• A surgeon carries out a foraminotomy by removing tissue or bone within the spinal canal that may be causing a narrowing. This, as with the laminectomy, allows room for the spinal cord to move more freely.
• After your procedures are performed, your incision will be sealed, and you'll be moved to a particular area known as recovery. The healthcare provider team will rigorously monitor you until you're awake.
• The medical team will continue to check your vitals, giving pain medications and once you are stable, you'll be transferred to another part of the hospital.
• After your surgery, you may have to stay in the hospital anywhere from 1 to 4 days, on average.
• This will differ depending on your surgery's complexity and how well you're reacting to the pain medications.
• During this stay, you will be shifted to oral pain medications and may start light physical therapy, if warranted.

What to expect after the treatment?

• The surgeon will review your restrictions and guidelines for recovery with you.
• You will have to take prescribed pain medications.
• When you return home, you will face fatigue. It is better that you take plenty of rest.
• To keep your blood flowing and healthy, go for short and frequent walks.
• Avoid smoking.
• You may have to take a follow-up appointment with your doctor to go for some tests such as X-rays and MRI to track your progress.

Potential risks that you need to know about:
The risks associated with spinal decompression surgery are:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Blood clots
• Negative reaction to anaesthesia
• Nerve or tissue damage