{"id":4162,"date":"2021-10-29T14:44:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T12:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgeaditraumatologia.com\/?p=4162"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:33:43","slug":"advanced-versus-conventional-spinal-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elgeaditraumatologia.com\/en\/cirugia-columna-avanzada-frente-a-convencional\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced spine surgery versus conventional surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unfortunately, spinal problems are something that many of us have to deal with. The causes are very diverse and an operation is not always necessary. There are cases in which, yes, surgery is a great help and in addition, thanks to advanced spine surgery it no longer has to be a major disruption in our lives. We tell you the advantages that non-invasive surgery entails.<\/em><\/p>\n

What is advanced spine surgery?<\/h2>\n

Words "Colunm surgery<\/strong>\u201d can be scary, and no one likes having back surgery. With the advancement of science and appropriate methods, we will see that the complications of these procedures are greatly reduced.<\/p>\n

Advanced surgery is, simply, an alternative to traditional surgery. The most notable thing is that it is a minimally invasive surgery, that is, the techniques are adapted to minimize the impact of the operation on the tissues.<\/p>\n

spinal endoscopy, <\/strong>for example, with which you can treat herniated discs and canal stenosis, uses a camera and millimeter optics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?<\/h2>\n

Minimally invasive surgery has a large number of advantages over conventional surgery.<\/p>\n

One of the main advantages of the endoscopic spine surgery <\/strong>is that the incisions are reduced to the essential minimum and, with them, the damage to the tissues.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Among them, how incisions and tissue damage are reduced, as well as bleeding, pain, hospital stays, and the narcotic medications we must take.\u00a0 Recovery from advanced spine surgery <\/strong>It is also faster.<\/p>\n

What back problems can be treated with advanced surgery?<\/h2>\n

The back problems that can be treated with advanced surgery<\/strong> include herniated discs, canal stenosis, vertebral fractures, rhizolysis and kyphoplasties<\/p>\n

Advanced surgery for lumbar disc herniation<\/h3>\n

A lumbar disc herniation occurs when the nucleus of a damaged intervertebral disc shifts. Sometimes it presses on a nearby nerve, which can cause acute pain. This can occur throughout the entire spine. Most patients improve with conservative treatments, but some cases require surgery.<\/p>\n

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Endoscopy in canal stenosis<\/h3>\n

Canal stenosis occurs when the canal narrows<\/strong> through which the spinal cord and its nerve roots pass.<\/p>\n

If a nerve is compressed, symptoms such as failure in the legs to walk and pain in the extremities occur.<\/p>\n

Treatment may vary, depending on the severity of the stenosis. If medications and physical therapy do not help or the symptoms are severe, then surgery for canal stenosis is considered.<\/p>\n

There are multiple causes, although the most common is wear caused by osteoarthritis. Trauma to the spine caused by accident, the appearance of tumors or thickened ligaments can also lead to stenosis.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of stenosis<\/a> They can take a while to appear and progress gradually.<\/strong> They include: tingling and weakness in the extremities, neck pain and, in severe cases, urinary and bowel incontinence.<\/p>\n

What is the herniated disc operation like?<\/h2>\n

The spinal endoscopy for herniated disc<\/strong> is a minimally invasive surgery<\/strong>, with an incision less than a centimeter.<\/p>\n

The spinal canal is explored using high-definition optics that also provide a light source. The endoscopic camera is connected to a high-definition monitor, from which the specialist observes the patient's spine.<\/p>\n

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When should a herniated disc be operated on?<\/h3>\n

Most of the herniated disc <\/strong>They are reabsorbed by themselves, so conservative treatment, based on analgesics and rehabilitation, is the most common.<\/p>\n

If the pain is very intense or persists over time, the hernia prevents the mobility of any limb or cauda equina syndrome occurs (the roots that go down to the sphincter are compressed, causing urinary incontinence), will assess the need for spinal surgery.<\/p>\n

Is herniated disc surgery dangerous?<\/h3>\n

Herniated disc surgery is safe<\/strong>, although, like any other operation, it is not without risks. It is important to go to an experienced professional. In the case of the minimally invasive surgery<\/strong> The results are equally promising, but the risk is also reduced: the damage to the tissues is minimal, there is a lower risk of infections and subsequent complications due to spinal instability.<\/p>\n

How long does herniated disc surgery last?<\/h3>\n

The advanced spinal endoscopy <\/strong>It has two phases:<\/p>\n