Spine Surgery

Spinal surgery deals with conditions affecting the spine, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, spinal meninges and the spinal column. The spinal column is composed of different sections known as cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral regions which together protect the spinal cord and support body movement.

The spinal cord is a continuation of the brainstem and gives rise to 31 pairs of spinal nerves that branch out to different parts of the body. These nerves pass through openings called neuroforamen between adjacent vertebrae.

Between each vertebra lies an intervertebral disc which acts as a shock absorber and allows flexibility of the spine. These discs are made of a tough outer fibrocartilage ring surrounding a soft gel-like center called the nucleus pulposus.

Spine surgery may be recommended when structural problems, injuries, disc damage or nerve compression cause pain, weakness or restricted movement. Advanced surgical techniques help relieve pressure on the nerves, stabilize the spine and restore normal function.