| | | | | A neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon can |
| What is spinal decompression ? | | | | perform spine surgery. Many spine surgeons have |
| Spinal decompression can be performed anywhere | | | | specialized training in complex spine surgery. Ask your |
| along the spine from the neck (cervical) to the lower | | | | surgeon about their training, especially if your case is |
| back (lumbar). The procedure is performed through a | | | | complex or you’ve had more than one spinal |
| surgical incision in the back (posterior).The lamina is | | | | surgery. |
| the bone that forms the backside of the spinal canal | | | | |
| and makes a roof over the spinal cord. Removing the | | | | What happens before surgery ? |
| lamina and other soft tissues gives more room for | | | | You may be scheduled for presurgical tests (e.g., |
| the nerves and allows for removal of bone spurs. | | | | blood test, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray) several |
| Depending on the extent of stenosis, one vertebra | | | | days before surgery. In the doctors office you will |
| (single-level) or more (multi-level) may be involved. | | | | sign consent forms and fill out paperwork so that the |
| | | | | surgeon knows your medical history (allergies, |
| Am I a candidate ? | | | | medicines/vitamins, bleeding history, anesthesia |
| You may be a candidate for decompression if you | | | | reactions, previous surgeries). You may wish to |
| have : - | | | | donate blood several weeks before surgery. You |
| - Significant pain, weakness, or numbness in your leg | | | | should stop taking all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory |
| or foot. | | | | medicines (Naprosyn, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Aleve, etc.) |
| - Leg pain worse than back pain. | | | | and blood thinners (coumadin, aspirin, etc.) one week |
| - Not improved with physical therapy or medication. | | | | before surgery... |
| - Difficulty walking or standing that affects your | | | | |
| quality of life. | | | | Please log on to : |
| - Diagnostic tests (MRI, CT, myelogram) that show | | | | Send your query : Get a Quote |
| stenosis in the central canal or lateral recess. | | | | |
| | | | | We Care Core Values |
| The surgical decision | | | | We have a very simple business model that keeps |
| Decompression surgery for spinal stenosis is elective, | | | | you as the centre. |
| except in the rare instance of cauda equina | | | | Having the industry’s most elaborate and |
| syndrome or rapidly progressing neurologic | | | | exclusive Patient Care and Clinical Coordination teams |
| deficits.Your doctor may recommend treatment | | | | stationed at each partner hospital, we provide you |
| options, but only you can decide whether surgery is | | | | the smoothest and seamless care ever imagined. |
| right for you. Be sure to look at all the risks and | | | | With a ratio of one Patient Care Manager to five |
| benefits before making a decision... | | | | patients our patient care standards are unmatched |
| | | | | across the sub continent. |
| Who performs the procedure ? | | | | |