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Forerunners Healthcare provides Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion in India. Today, with the advancement in surgery treatments throughout the world has enabled the patients to visit different countries for treatment. The easily availability of excellent treatment facilities along with the best surgeons from India have made it possible for the international patients to get treatment in India. Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion in India is conducted in cities like Mumbai and Bangalore where it has some of the finest hospitals in the world. The international patients are assisted by country's top orthopaedic surgeons who have plenty of experience.
What is Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion?
Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion is an operation that causes the bones of the spine in the lower back to grow together. The goal of the lumbar fusion is to have the two vertebrae fuse (grow solidly together) so that there is no longer any motion between them. Removing the intervertebral disc orbone spurscan reduce some of the pressure on the nerves, helping to reduce pain. Additionally, by fusing the two vertebrae together this will stop the formation of bone spurs at that location, further reducing pain and potential nerve injury. There are many different specific techniques to try to fuse the vertebrae together. Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion surgery can be performed either through an incision in the back, the abdomen or a combination of both. In many cases metal screws and rods are placed from the back into the bones to hold them steady while the fusion occurs. During an interbody fusion, the surgeon removes the intervertebral disc and places either a piece of bone or a metal or plastic cage in its place. The decision on what type of fusion is best for each patient is based on their specific complaints and the cause of symptoms. Spinal fusion can be very effective in the properly selected patient.
Which patient needs Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion
First patient and doctor have to determine if he/she is a candidate for Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion. Remember, the majority of patients with low back pain recover within six weeks regardless of treatment. If you have had prolonged symptoms you should see your physician. If it is decided that you may need surgery, you will be referred to a spinal surgeon for further evaluation. If a fusion is thought to be potentially beneficial for you, the option of Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion techniques can then be discussed with your surgeon.
Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion procedure
As with traditional lumbar spinal fusion, there are many specific techniques available to try to fuse the vertebrae together using minimally invasive techniques. This can be done through the abdomen, from the back, from the side or with any combination of these. Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion through the abdomen uses four small incisions, approximately inch in length. A fiber optic viewing camera is used, similar to other minimally invasive procedures including laparoscopic gallbladder or appendix removal. Fusion with screws and rods can be performed through the back using several 1-2 inch incisions. In these cases a series of increasingly larger dilators are inserted through the incisions to help spread the muscles apart. Once the muscles have been moved away, the screws and rods can be placed through the dilator tubes. In some cases an operating microscope is used to help the surgeon see more clearly. One of the most recent advances in Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion is the ability to perform fusion surgery through the patient's side. There are several techniques that allow the surgeon to make a small incision, approximately 2 inches in the patient's side, directly over the planned fusion site. The muscles are then carefully moved aside and a series of increasing larger dilators are inserted down to the lumbar spine. Specialized instruments can then be used through the dilator tube to remove the intervertebral disc and place a bone graft or metal or plastic spacer in its place. This technique is typically combined with a Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion from the back to place rods and screws for additional support.
Advantages of Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion
The major advantage of all of these Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion techniques is that there is less damage caused to the surrounding tissues. Unfortunately, in traditional spinal surgery it is necessary to cut through muscles and move them out of the way in order to reach the spine. This can cause a large amount of pain following surgery and it can lengthen the recovery time. Instead of cutting and moving muscles, the minimally invasive techniques can more gently spread through the muscles to allow access to the spine. This is much less painful for the patient and it does not require as long of a recovery period for the muscle to heal.
Why India?
Forerunners HealthCare in India is attracting a large number of foreign patients each year. The numbers are expected to go further in the near future. Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion in India beneficial for patients who come from countries like UK and USA where surgery costs are too high. Forerunners HealthCare in India also offers tourism packages to foreign patients like visit to tourist places like Goa which is famous for its breathtaking locations and exotic beaches. The finest medical infrastructure and such hospitals uses latest methods in surgery and a well supported medical staff to look after the patients. The surgery is operated by Indian orthopedic surgeons who have plenty of experience in their field. For more details on Minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion in India, visit us at www.forerunnershealthcare.com or you may send us your queries at contact@forerunnershealthcare.com or you may call on 0091-98607-55000 / 0091-937-1136-499
Which patient needs Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion