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Cervical Spine Surgery

TYPES OF CERVICAL SPINE SURGERY

Dcompression Fusion Disc Replacement
WHO IS THIS FOR
WHO IS THIS FOR
  • This aims at relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots by partially removing the damaged portion, thus avoiding need of fusion.
  • Examples - Discectomy, Laminectomy, Foraminotomy
  • Recommended for - Resistant cases of Cervical Radiculopathy, Mild to moderate Cervical Myelopathy and Spine infection
  • In this surgery, decompression is further supplemented with the help of implants in the form of screws and spacers.
  • Examples - ACDF, ACCF, Posterior Lateral Mass Fixation
  • Recommended for - Severely damaged discs, Severe grade cervical myelopathy, Malalignment of bones
  • Advanced technique which avoids spine fusion by putting an artifical disc in place of damaged discs of cervical spine.
  • Examples - Cervical Disc Replacement
  • Recommended for - Resistant cases of Cervical Radiculopathy, Mild to moderate Cervical Myelopathy and Spine Disc Damage
TREATMENT DURATION
TREATMENT DURATION
  • Surgery Duration: 2-3 hours
  • Hospital Stay: 3-4 days
  • Follow-up Visits Needed: 1, after 10 days of discharge
  • Surgery Duration: 2-3 hours
  • Hospital Stay: 3-4 days
  • Follow-up Visits Needed: 1, after 10 days of discharge
  • Surgery Duration: 2-3 hours
  • Hospital Stay: 3-4 days
  • Follow-up Visits Needed: 1, after 10 days of discharge
RECOVERY TIME
RECOVERY TIME
  • For Basic Self-Care Activities: 2-3 Weeks
  • For Complete Return to Normal: 4-5 Weeks
  • For Basic Self-Care Activities: 2-3 Weeks
  • For Complete Return to Normal: 4-5 Weeks
  • For Basic Self-Care Activities: 2-3 Weeks
  • For Complete Return to Normal: 4-5 Weeks
SUCCESS RATE
SUCCESS RATE
  • Very High: >95% patients experience complete return to normal pain-free walking
  • Very High: >95% patients experience complete return to normal pain-free walking
  • Very High: >95% patients experience complete return to normal pain-free walking
POTENCIAL RISK & SIDE EFFECTS
POTENCIAL RISK & SIDE EFFECTS
  • Extremely safe with complications happening in less than 0.1% cases.
  • Complications include: Infection and Nerve injury
  • Extremely safe with less than 0.1% complications.
  • Complications include: Infection, nerve injury, implant loosening, non-union
  • Extremely safe with added advantage of avoiding adjacent segment degeneration in future.

TECHNIQUES OF CERVICAL SPINE SURGERY

Endoscopic Minimally-Invasive Open
BASIC FEATURES
BASIC FEATURES
  • It involves use of small medical cameras (endoscopes) to remove damaged spine structures. Or, to place implant spacers.
  • Pros: No stitches are needed, Less blood loss, Quickest recovery
  • Cons: Higher inital costs though offset over long-term due to quicker recovery.
  • In this, a surgical microscope and tubular retractors are used to work in narrow corridors of spine to achieve decompression and to put implants.
  • Pros: Skin cuts, Muscle damage and Less blood loss
  • Cons: Higher cost but less than endoscopic spine surgery
  • Traditional technique involving big skin cuts and reliance on natural eye vision of surgeons.
  • Pros: Most economical
  • Cons: Large skin cuts, High Blood Loss, More collateral damage
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION
  • This has become the gold standard for treatment of patients with - Discogenic Neck Pain, Cervical Radicular Arm Pain, Spine Infection
  • Widely recommended for - Severe degenration of disc, Spondylolithesis, Severe Spine Infection
  • Quickly falling out of favor

TYPES OF MATERIAL FOR IMPLANTS

Titanium PEEK Carbon Fiber
BASIC FEATURES
BASIC FEATURES
  • Medical grade titanium alloy is used to make screws and spacers for disc.
  • Pros: Proven track record, High strength, Low risk of infection, Cost effective
  • Cons: Higher rates of non-union than other material types
  • This is a medical-grade semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer used in spinal implants.
  • Pros: Highly Biocompatible, High thermal stability, High wear-resistance, Higher fusion rates
  • Cons: Higher cost
  • These are Carbon re-inforced PEEK implants.
  • Pros: In addition to all the advantages of PEEK material it has lower weight-strength ratio.
  • Cons: Very high costs
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION
  • Most common and cost-effective type.
  • Becoming increasingly popular.
  • Most expensive option.
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Review From Our Patients

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  • Patient Name Mohammed Khalaf
  • Patient From Ukraine
  • Doctor Name Dr. Sourabh Chachan
  • Treatment Name Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Treatment Performed On Jan 2024
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Case Studies From Our Medical Team

Our Medical Team

  • Doctor Name Dr. Saurabh Sharma
  • Qualifications MBBS, MS (Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
  • Treatments performed 15000+
  • Years of experience 15+
  • Languages spoken English, Hindi
  • Hospital (s) MET Hospital, OrthoCareHub
Career Highlights
  • Dr. Saurabh sharma is a Neurosurgeon with experience in treating variety of Spine disorders, brain tumors, seizures, resistant pain disorders, pediatric neurosurgical cases, infective and traumatic neurosurgical conditions.
  • There are many International and National publications to his credit.
  • Doctor Name Dr. Sourabh Chachan
  • Qualifications MBBS, MS (Ortho), MRCS (Edinburgh), FSS (Singapore), FMISS (Seoul), FIASA (USA), FACS (USA)
  • Treatments performed 16000+
  • Years of experience 15+ Years
  • Languages spoken English, Hindi, Arabic, Bangla, Punjabi
  • Hospital (s) OrthoCareHub, Marengo Asia Hospital
Career Highlights
  • Dr. Sourabh Chachan is an internationally acclaimed Orthopedician with special expertise in Robotic, Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Treatment of Bone, Joint and Spine disorders.
  • With a career spanning over 15 years, he has helped more than 16,000 patients live pain-free and handicap free live, world over.