Why Choose Yashoda Hospitals for Discectomy?
Yashoda Hospitals offers advanced treatment for arthroscopic AC joint fixation, delivering personalized care and utilizing state-of-the-art surgical techniques.
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Best Hospital For Spine Surgery
Yashoda Hospitals is recognized as the Best Hospital for discectomy in Hyderabad, offering exceptional surgical care services.
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Expert Spine Surgeons
Our highly experienced surgical team specializes in performing advanced discectomy surgery, ensuring optimal outcomes for all patients.
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Cutting-Edge Technology
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced medical equipment, our facility provides the perfect setting for precise and accurate discectomy with spine stabilization.
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Dedicated Surgical Car
Our dedicated surgical care team is committed to guiding you through every step of your discectomy surgery.
Discectomy Surgery Overview
Discectomy is a spine surgery that removes a damaged disk, relieving nerve irritation or compression. Surgeons recommend it for pain traveling down the arms or legs from compressed nerves, especially when nonsurgical treatments fail or symptoms worsen. Minimally invasive techniques, with small incisions and advanced imaging, are preferred. It addresses issues like herniated, slipped, or bulging disks, particularly when symptoms include nerve weakness, failed conservative treatment, or severe pain spreading to the buttocks, legs, arms, or chest.
Different types of discectomies include open/standard discectomy, minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) like endoscopic discectomy and microscopic discectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), and multilevel discectomy. The surgical approach and location determine the type of discectomy needed. The discectomy location depends on the herniated disc, which is divided into five sections: lumbar discectomy, thoracic discectomy, sacrum discectomy, coccyx discectomy, and cervical discectomy surgery.
Types of Arthroscopic AC Joint Fixation Techniques
- Arthroscopic AC Joint Repair: This technique uses sutures and other fixation devices to reattach torn ligaments in the AC joint, suitable for lower-grade separations.
- Arthroscopic AC Joint Reconstruction: In cases of severe injuries with significant ligament damage or bone displacement, reconstruction employs grafts or tendon transplants to rebuild and stabilize the joint.
- Arthroscopic AC Joint Stabilization: This method uses surgical screws, plates, or other hardware to reinforce the joint, providing extra support to prevent further separation or displacement.
The choice between non-surgical and surgical treatment depends on the severity of the dislocation, the patient’s lifestyle, activity level, and long-term goals. Consultation is crucial to determine the best course of action for AC joint dislocation treatments.
| Procedure Name | Discectomy |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Open or Minimally invasive |
| Type of Anesthesia | General or local anesthesia |
| Procedure Duration | 1-2 hours |
| Recovery from Surgery | Few days to few weeks |
Discectomy: Pre-Op & Post-Op Care
Preparation: Before a discectomy, the surgeon will conduct a physical exam, request imaging tests, complete a medical history, discuss medications, and advise on changes in diet, risks, side effects, and preparation methods.
During the procedure: Surgeons perform discectomy using general anesthesia, removing only the disk compressing the nerve. After making an incision, the disk is removed using special tools, and the muscle and skin are reattached using stitches, staples, or medical skin glue. If the whole disk is removed, bone or synthetic bone may be used to replace it, fused together.
After the procedure: Following surgery, the patient is transferred to a recovery room where the healthcare team monitors for complications and may allow them to return home the same day if the approach is minimally invasive, but a brief hospital stay may be necessary for serious medical conditions and open approaches.
Discectomy recovery: A discectomy recovery time ranges from one to four weeks, depending on the severity of the herniated disk, symptoms before surgery, general health, and following post-surgery care instructions. Pain at the incision site may persist for a few days, and it may take time for it to improve.
Post-procedure care: Following surgery, surgeons advise patients to restrict bending, lifting, and twisting motions for three to six weeks to minimize the chance of another disk herniation. Light activities can be resumed after two weeks, routine activities after six weeks, and strenuous labor or contact sports after 12 weeks. Patients should seek immediate medical attention if they notice signs of incision infection, such as swelling, fever, severe pain, numbness, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, or urinary or bowel issues.
Benefits of Discectomy at Yashoda Hospitals
- Minimal Hospitalizations
- Minimally Invasive
- No Blood Loss
- Quick Recovery
- Less muscle disruption
- Less postoperative pain
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