Posterior Decompression Surgery in Dubai
Overview
The intricate network of nerves within your spine plays a vital role in transmitting messages throughout your body. However, when the spinal canal narrows, it can put pressure on these delicate nerves, leading to pain, weakness, and numbness.
Posterior Decompression Surgery in Dubai emerges as a potential solution in such cases. This surgical procedure aims to relieve this pressure by creating more space within the spinal canal, ultimately promoting nerve health and alleviating your discomfort. By alleviating the pressure, posterior decompression surgery aims to relieve you of the pain, improve mobility, and make the overall quality of life better for patients encountering chronic back and leg pain.
King’s Spine Centre specialises in spinal procedures and has decades of experience helping several patients overcome discomfort and return to normal life.
The Concept of Posterior Decompression
Posterior cervical decompression is a surgical procedure conducted through the back of the neck to alleviate pressure on compressed nerves in the cervical spine. This pressure is typically caused by inflamed spinal tissue or nerves, which is relieved by removing portions of the cervical vertebrae. Injury or wear-and-tear can lead to cervical vertebrae compressing spinal cord nerves, resulting in pain, numbness, or tingling in the affected areas of the body.
The posterior cervical decompression and fusion can be performed using a minimally invasive approach, which avoids the need for cutting and stripping muscles from the spine, as is required in traditional open spine surgery. This minimally invasive technique aims to reduce recovery time and minimize tissue damage.
The ideal candidate for Posterior Decompression surgery
An ideal candidate for a posterior spinal decompression procedure is someone who may have:
- Acute back pain (More severe than a leg pain)
- Significant weakness, pain, or numbness in your foot or leg that hasn’t improved with medication or physical therapy
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Diagnostic tests such as MRI, CT, or myelogram that show stenosis in the lateral recess or central canal
Procedure for Posterior Decompression
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. Our surgeon makes an incision on the skin at the back over the affected area of the spine. The lamina bone forms a protective roof over the spinal cord and constitutes the back of the spinal canal. Removing the lamina and thickened ligament creates more space for the nerves and facilitates the removal of bone spurs (osteophytes). Depending on the extent of the stenosis, either a single vertebra (single level) or multiple vertebrae (multi-level) may be involved.
Different types of posterior lumbar decompression surgeries include:
- Laminotomy: Involves removing a small portion of the lamina and ligaments, usually on one side, to preserve the natural support of the lamina, thereby reducing the risk of instability.
- Foraminotomy: Entails removing bone around the canal where the nerve root exits the spine (neural foramen). This approach is used when disc degeneration has caused the foramen to collapse, pinching a nerve.
- Laminoplasty: Expands the spinal canal by cutting the laminae on one side and swinging them open like a door. This method is exclusively used in the cervical (neck) area.
- Discectomy: Involves removing a portion of a degenerative or bulging disc to relieve pressure on the nerves.
Recovery Post-Procedure
You will typically be ready to leave the hospital between 1 to 4 days post-surgery, depending on the surgery’s complexity and your mobility level prior to the procedure. Most patients can walk without assistance within a day of the operation, although it is advisable to avoid strenuous activities for approximately 6 weeks.
You may be able to return to work after about 4 to 6 weeks, though additional time off may be necessary if your job requires prolonged driving or heavy lifting.
Is posterior lumbar decompression and fusion effective enough?
There is strong evidence that lumbar decompression surgery can be quite beneficial for people suffering from severe pain due to compressed nerves.
Many patients who undergo this procedure experience a significant reduction in pain. Those who previously struggled with walking due to leg pain or weakness often find they can walk further and more easily after the surgery.
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Chronic pain and limitations shouldn’t define your life. At King’s Spine Centre, Dubai’s leading spine specialists offer comprehensive posterior decompression surgery to alleviate nerve pressure and restore your mobility. Our highly skilled surgeons utilize advanced techniques to create lasting relief. Don’t let spinal issues hold you back.
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