Revision Spine Surgery
For patients who suffer with Failed Neck & Back Surgery Syndrome , it is very important to try to understand which of the potential causes maybe playing a role. In order to improve the chances of success, understanding and prioritizing each of these factors and trying to optimize as many as possible can be very important. Revision surgeries are more technically challenging and complex than original surgical procedures but in many cases can still offer a patient a tremendous improvement in their quality of life.
Treatment Options for Revision Spine Surgery
Treatment for a revision spine surgery is dependent on the underlying condition causing symptoms. Frequently when patients are initially seen we often will revamp non-surgical care first. Sometimes patients may be frustrated with failure of previous non-surgical means and wish to discuss surgical treatment options first. It is our goal as medical providers to treat the patient to improve their pain and educate patients on all of the available treatment options both non-surgical and surgical. Some spinal issues cannot be treated conservatively in which case sometimes we will initially discuss surgical intervention. Common surgical treatment options include revision decompression, laminectomy or microdiscectomy or possibly even a revision fusion surgery. There are several different treatment options depending on the underlying issue.
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When to Seek Care for Revision Spine Surgery
Revision spinal surgery is a broad topic as multiple different scenarios can warrant a revision surgery. Often, patients present because they had a previous surgery and never felt fully improved after that procedure. Some patients also will describe pain that worsens after surgery or returns shortly after. These symptoms can include neck, mid or low back pain possibly extending into the arms and/or legs. Patients may also experience numbness and tingling as well.
