SPINE SURGICAL TREATMENT
Surgical treatment of spinal problems at Germanten Hospital
With an experience of two decades and extensive research and education in the field of
orthopedics Dr. Mir Jawad Zar Khan is the best surgeon for spine surgery in Hyderabad. With
advanced training from Germany he has taken part in many thousands of operations and brings
to his patients the type of care rarely found in India.
Understanding Back Pain & Surgical
Solutions
Back pain is a pervasive and widespread problem among the population. It is reasonable
to consider a surgical solution if –
- pain does not decrease after months of conservative treatment
- pain does not respond to drugs
- pain causes a significant limitation of basic daily activities
Some surgical procedures are minimally invasive (microdiscectomy for herniated discs)
and allow rapid recovery, while others (vertebral fusions) are more invasive. For comprehensive recovery timelines, you can also refer to our detailed healing guide which covers post-operative recovery stages.
CONDITIONS
TREATED
The Germanten Hospital is a center of excellence in the field of vertebral surgery,
designed to surgically solve diseases affecting the back (fractures, hernias, stenoses,
etc.).
Vertebral Fractures
As part of the treatment of vertebral fractures, stabilization and vertebroplasty are
the basis for the reduction of this type of fracture. By stabilization we mean the
application of metal plates, screws or bone grafts to keep two adjacent vertebrae firm
and firm, while vertebroplasty means cementation of fractured vertebrae through a
percutaneous injection of a cementing substance.
SURGICAL
PROCEDURES
Cervical and Lumbar Disc Hernia Surgery
The herniated disc operation is performed following a rupture of an intervertebral disc
whose fibrous-elastic material comes out of its natural seat between 2 vertebrae and
causes a compression of the nerve roots with consequent back pain and pain (lumbago,
sciatica, radiculopathy) and/or tingling and numbness of the lower limbs (paresthesia).
In severe cases, the hernia can cause movement difficulties, paresis, cauda equina
syndrome. Surgery consists of removing the herniated disc. There are different types:
simple discectomy is the removal of the hernia through partial or total microsurgical
removal of the nucleus pulposus; laser ablation involves the use of high-frequency
energy to vaporize the nucleus pulposus.
Stenosis Surgery
The stenosis of the channel cervical is a condition in which occurs a decrease in the
diameter of the vertebral cervical channel that causes a painful symptomatology that can
vary from a cervical pain in the milder cases up to the appearance of a myelopathy that
is manifested with hypostenia to the limbs, increase of the reflexes, difficulty in the
deambulation with eventual spasticity in the most advanced cases; characteristic is the
Lhermitte sign (sensation of generalized electric shock following bending of the neck).
Vertebral Arthrodesis
In the case of degenerative pathologies of the vertebral column and/or its instability,
vertebral arthrodesis surgery can be used, which allows for the use of metallic or
non-metallic implants (cage, plate-cage, screws, plates, bars, hooks) to bind and fix
spinal bones and to stabilize it with reduction of pain and deformities.
Spondylolisthesis
The spondylolisthesis is a disease characterized by a slow and progressive sliding
forward of a vertebra concerning the underlying cause of lumbar pain generally
accentuated by rapid and sudden movements and/or by physical efforts. The surgery
consists of a lumbar fixation: by using bone grafts and instruments, such as metal
plates and screws, this procedure allows to blend or create a link between two or more
adjacent vertebrae. This intervention is aimed at stabilizing the spine and relieving
pain.
ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Spine Surgery Technology
- Microsurgery and fusion procedure under 3D Image intensifier with
flat panel technology
- Brain Lab Navigation system to ensure a precise surgical result
- Intra operative Nerve Monitoring systems for disc lesion and
sciatica surgery
The most exceptional care for spinal surgery with quick recovery time is assured under
the guidance of Dr. Mir Jawad Zar Khan.
