Spine

The spine is the backbone of our structure. Connecting various musculoskeletal parts helps in sitting, standing, twisting, walking, and bending. But sometimes back injuries, spinal cord conditions, and other damages can damage the spine and cause back pain.

Types of Spine Pain

 

PLIF

Posterior Lumbar Interior Fusion is a minimally invasive procedure that fuses or connects the bones of the spine. It is performed to join two or more spinal vertebrae eliminating movement between them. It is done by removing the intervertebral disc from two vertebrae and replacing it with a bone graft. The graft heals in a few months, fusing the vertebrae and stabilizing the spine. 

 

Sciatica

Sciatica denotes the pain that runs through the lining of the sciatic nerve. This nerve travels from the lower back to the hips, buttocks, and down to each leg. 

Sciatica usually happens when a herniated disk pressurizes the part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain, and usually some numbness in the affected leg.  

With proper treatment, sciatica gets cured in a few weeks. However, individuals having serious sciatica and discomfort in the leg or bladder, or bowel changes may require surgery. 

 

TLIF

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion is a surgery performed on the lower back to remove affected vertebrae and restructure them with two or more spinal bones using a screw and cage. 

 

Vertebrae Features

The spine consists of 33 bones stacked on top of one another. This set of bones provides the main support to the body. Facilitating you to sit, stand, bend and twist while cushioning the spinal cord from injury. Strengthening muscles and bones, flexible ligaments, and sensitive nerves result in a healthy spine. However, any of these affected by injury can cause discomfort.
 

The spine is the important and supportive structure of the human body. And any injury to the spine can create discomfort in your daily activities. Thus treating the injury at right time is important. And we at Ashirwad hospital have the best neurosurgeon in Vapi that are experienced and provide the best solution to your spine-related ailments.