Essay On Spinal Decompression
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression is a surgical procedure that creates more space for the spinal cord. It is done to to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerves when the pressure causes symptoms, such as:
Severe pain.
Weakness.
Numbness.
Trouble emptying or controlling your bladder and bowel.
There are several types of spinal decompression. They include:
Laminectomy. This type is done to remove the bony arch at the back of the bones of the spine (vertebrae) that forms the spinal canal.
Diskectomy. This type is done to remove the disks between your vertebrae.
Microdiskectomy. This type is done to remove part of a spinal disk.
Foraminectomy. This type is done to widen the bony passage …show more content…
An incision will be made near your spine. If the affected part of the spine is in the neck, the incision may be made in the front or back of the neck. The length of the incision will be depend on how many vertebrae and discs are affected and if spinal fusion is needed.
The muscles and other tissues around your spine will be carefully moved out of the way.
The appropriate type of spinal compression will be done.
If needed, a spinal fusion will be done.
Your incision or incisions will be closed and covered with a bandage (dressing).
The procedure may vary among health care providers and hospitals.
AFTER THE PROCEDURE
You may need to stay in the hospital for a day or two.
Your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen level will be monitored regularly.
You will receive pain medicine as needed.
You may be instructed to take a stool softener to prevent constipation.
Your IV will be removed when you are able to eat a normal diet.
A small drain may be placed close to your incision to prevent fluid or blood from pooling in your incision. It will be removed within 1–2
Spinal decompression is a surgical procedure that creates more space for the spinal cord. It is done to to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerves when the pressure causes symptoms, such as:
Severe pain.
Weakness.
Numbness.
Trouble emptying or controlling your bladder and bowel.
There are several types of spinal decompression. They include:
Laminectomy. This type is done to remove the bony arch at the back of the bones of the spine (vertebrae) that forms the spinal canal.
Diskectomy. This type is done to remove the disks between your vertebrae.
Microdiskectomy. This type is done to remove part of a spinal disk.
Foraminectomy. This type is done to widen the bony passage …show more content…
An incision will be made near your spine. If the affected part of the spine is in the neck, the incision may be made in the front or back of the neck. The length of the incision will be depend on how many vertebrae and discs are affected and if spinal fusion is needed.
The muscles and other tissues around your spine will be carefully moved out of the way.
The appropriate type of spinal compression will be done.
If needed, a spinal fusion will be done.
Your incision or incisions will be closed and covered with a bandage (dressing).
The procedure may vary among health care providers and hospitals.
AFTER THE PROCEDURE
You may need to stay in the hospital for a day or two.
Your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen level will be monitored regularly.
You will receive pain medicine as needed.
You may be instructed to take a stool softener to prevent constipation.
Your IV will be removed when you are able to eat a normal diet.
A small drain may be placed close to your incision to prevent fluid or blood from pooling in your incision. It will be removed within 1–2