Get Best Cervical Spondylosis Treatment in Chennai
Cervical spine surgery is a medical procedure performed to address various conditions affecting the cervical spine, which is the upper part of the spine located in the neck region.
When it comes to cervical spine surgery in Chennai, it is important to choose a skilled and experienced surgeon like Dr. Vignesh, who is renowned as one of the best cervical spine surgery doctors in Chennai.
Cervical spondylosis is arthritis of the neck joints, happens because of the wear-and-tear changes that occur over time in spine. It is extremely common. More than 50 percent of people above the age of 60 are affected. It will causes pain and stiffness in the neck. In most patients, cervical spondylosis responds well to conservative treatment that includes medication and physical therapy.
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (Spinal Cord Compression) happens in neck when the spinal cord is compressed due to the wear-and-tear changes/ disc prolapse that occur in the spine.
Types of Cervical Surgery:
There are different types of cervical surgery procedures that are performed based on the specific condition and patient requirements.
Some common types include:
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): This procedure involves removing a damaged disc in the neck and fusing the adjacent vertebrae together. It helps alleviate pain and restore stability.
Cervical Disc Replacement: In this procedure, the damaged cervical disc is replaced with an artificial disc to maintain motion and reduce pain.
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion: It involves removing the lamina and other structures to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Fusion is then performed to stabilize the spine.
Cervical Corpectomy: It involves removing a portion of the vertebra and adjacent discs to decompress the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Foraminotomy: This procedure enlarges the space around nerve roots to alleviate nerve compression and reduce pain.
Symptoms-
Normally symptoms develop slowly and progress steadily over several years.
- Tingling or numbness in the arms, fingers, or hands
- Weakness in the muscles of the arms, shoulders, or hands.
- Difficulty in grasping and holding on to items.
- Imbalance during walking. (Difficulty in walking/ Drunkard gait)
- Loss of fine motor skills (Difficulty with handwriting, buttoning your clothes, picking up coins, or eating with hands)
- Pain or stiffness in the neck.
Treatment options-
If the patient reaches out to a spine specialist with in 6 weeks. Plan of management will be conservative. But if the patient has neurological symptoms such as numbness, weakness, loss of power etc. then we may need to plan for surgery. List of surgeries provided are
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
- Posterior cervical decompression and fusion
- Occipito-cervical fusion
- C1 C2 fixation
Surgical plan varies depending on the location of the spinal cord compression.
Recovery and Rehabilitation:
Recovery after cervical spine surgery involves following post-operative instructions, gradually returning to normal activities, and performing neck exercises and stretches as recommended by Dr. Vignesh.
Maintaining proper posture and adhering to the rehabilitation plan are essential for long-term success and improved neck mobility.
Follow-up Care:
Regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Vignesh, the expert cervical spine surgery surgeon in Chennai, are essential to monitor the healing process and address any concerns.
He provides ongoing care and management to ensure the long-term health and well-being of his patients.