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What is spine surgery?
Many people suffer from back pain and often seek help from a doctor. In most cases, conservative treatments, such as physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications, can help relieve pain.
However, for spinal deformities, infections, injuries, tumors or degenerative diseases such as a herniated disc, surgical treatment may be necessary. For best results, consult an experienced team of spinal surgeons.
The surgeon can perform traditional spinal surgery, which involves cutting along the spine. It moves the muscles and soft tissues to the side to access the bones of the spine and spinal cord.
Minimally invasive techniques involve making a smaller incision and inserting a tube through which the surgeon inserts small surgical instruments to work on the spine. As a result, minimally invasive techniques can shorten recovery time and reduce the risk of complications.
With robotic spine surgery, the surgeon can use GPS-like tracking systems to precisely place screws and other hardware while repairing a damaged or deformed spine.
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Spine surgery – procedures
Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) - endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is a modern surgical technique in which, through a micro-incision, the surgeon inserts an endoscope into the spine in conjunction with a camera to visualize the surgical field.
Vertebroplasty - vertebroplasty is a procedure where a special cement is injected into a damaged or broken vertebral bone to alleviate pain. This treatment is frequently utilized to treat compression fractures, which are a type of injury caused by the weakening of bones due to osteoporosis, a condition that is prevalent in older individuals.
SED-YESS lumbar endoscope - endoscopic hernia or hernia removal is one of the minimally invasive spine surgery methods. They arise as a result of the prolapse of the nucleus pulposus, causing pain.
Gel implant of the spine – DISCOgel nucleoplasty - a herniated disc is a condition that causes great pain for patients. A modern method of treatment is the percutaneous implantation of a DISCOgel gel implant into the nucleus of the intervertebral disc.
Thermal radiofrequency denervation - radiofrequency denervation may also be referred to as facet rhizolysis, radiofrequency ablation or radiofrequency neurotomy. It involves the use of radiofrequency waves to block the medial branch nerves around the facet joints in the back or neck that are causing pain.
Coblation – nucleotomy-discectomy, cervical episode - nucleoplasty using the coblation method is one of the repair procedures belonging to the minimally invasive spine surgery. The procedure involves the percutaneous removal of a part of the intervertebral disc, which is part of the disc. Incorrect movement of the intervertebral disc causes pain in the cervical spine.
Dynamic stabilisation with Medtronic DIAM flexible implant -until recently, in some spinal diseases with clinical and radiological symptoms of instability, the most popular methods of stabilization were the traditional methods of spondylodesis or arthrodesis, as well as stabilization with the use of screws and metal rods transpendicularma. A modern alternative is a minimally invasive method of inter-process stabilization with the use of a dynamic implant and the world’s only flexible DIAM implant.
Diagnostic Block - diagnostic blocks are performed to confirm information about the source of a patient’s pain.
Am I a candidate?
The basis for spine surgery is always a medical consultation and the degree to which the ailments make the patient’s everyday life difficult. If you suspect that the problem concerns you, please contact us
Our team
Dr hab. med. Stanisław Kwiek Associate Professor Stanisław Kwiek is an outstanding specialist in the field of neurosurgery. Dr hab. n. med. Stanisław Kwiek is a graduate of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice. In 1995 he became a 1st degree specialist in neurosurgery, and 3 years later he completed his 2nd degree specialization…
FAQ
When can I start rehabilitation after surgery?
As in most cases of orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, you can and even should start working with a physical therapist as soon as possible.
Can I drive a car immediately after the procedure?
Unfortunately, due to the collar that secures the movement of the cervical spine for the first 6 weeks, this is impossible. After this period, the spine usually still has severely limited mobility, so we personally do not recommend driving to patients.
Can I lie only on my back after surgery?
No. With a well-fitted, specially contoured pillow, you can also lie on your right and left side.
Which day after surgery is the worst?
The second day after neurosurgery is the most difficult
- Spine surgery - procedures
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Spine surgery – procedures
Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) - endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is a modern surgical technique in which, through a micro-incision, the surgeon inserts an endoscope into the spine in conjunction with a camera to visualize the surgical field.
Vertebroplasty - vertebroplasty is a procedure where a special cement is injected into a damaged or broken vertebral bone to alleviate pain. This treatment is frequently utilized to treat compression fractures, which are a type of injury caused by the weakening of bones due to osteoporosis, a condition that is prevalent in older individuals.
SED-YESS lumbar endoscope - endoscopic hernia or hernia removal is one of the minimally invasive spine surgery methods. They arise as a result of the prolapse of the nucleus pulposus, causing pain.
Gel implant of the spine – DISCOgel nucleoplasty - a herniated disc is a condition that causes great pain for patients. A modern method of treatment is the percutaneous implantation of a DISCOgel gel implant into the nucleus of the intervertebral disc.
Thermal radiofrequency denervation - radiofrequency denervation may also be referred to as facet rhizolysis, radiofrequency ablation or radiofrequency neurotomy. It involves the use of radiofrequency waves to block the medial branch nerves around the facet joints in the back or neck that are causing pain.
Coblation – nucleotomy-discectomy, cervical episode - nucleoplasty using the coblation method is one of the repair procedures belonging to the minimally invasive spine surgery. The procedure involves the percutaneous removal of a part of the intervertebral disc, which is part of the disc. Incorrect movement of the intervertebral disc causes pain in the cervical spine.
Dynamic stabilisation with Medtronic DIAM flexible implant -until recently, in some spinal diseases with clinical and radiological symptoms of instability, the most popular methods of stabilization were the traditional methods of spondylodesis or arthrodesis, as well as stabilization with the use of screws and metal rods transpendicularma. A modern alternative is a minimally invasive method of inter-process stabilization with the use of a dynamic implant and the world’s only flexible DIAM implant.
Diagnostic Block - diagnostic blocks are performed to confirm information about the source of a patient’s pain.
- Am I a candidate?
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Am I a candidate?
The basis for spine surgery is always a medical consultation and the degree to which the ailments make the patient’s everyday life difficult. If you suspect that the problem concerns you, please contact us
- Our team
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Our team
View detailsDr hab. med. Stanisław Kwiek Associate Professor Stanisław Kwiek is an outstanding specialist in the field of neurosurgery. Dr hab. n. med. Stanisław Kwiek is a graduate of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice. In 1995 he became a 1st degree specialist in neurosurgery, and 3 years later he completed his 2nd degree specialization…
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FAQ
When can I start rehabilitation after surgery?
As in most cases of orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, you can and even should start working with a physical therapist as soon as possible.
Can I drive a car immediately after the procedure?
Unfortunately, due to the collar that secures the movement of the cervical spine for the first 6 weeks, this is impossible. After this period, the spine usually still has severely limited mobility, so we personally do not recommend driving to patients.
Can I lie only on my back after surgery?
No. With a well-fitted, specially contoured pillow, you can also lie on your right and left side.
Which day after surgery is the worst?
The second day after neurosurgery is the most difficult
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