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Cervical Disc Herniation Operation

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      Cervical Disc Herniation Operation In Turkey

      Turkey offers high-quality treatment services with competent and expert Neurologist in the field of Neurology. Treatments of common neurological disorders are caried out with advanced technology in hospitals and clinics with high standards. As Prospero Medical, we brought together a team who are specially trained experts and leading in different neurological diseases operation in Turkey to offer advanced care and treatments.

      Cervical disc herniation is the age-related deformation of the gel-like discs located between the cervical vertebrae. Cervical disc herniation has symptoms that affect the spinal cord and nerve roots. These symptoms can cause discomfort in individuals that prevent them from continuing their daily lives.

      In cases where individuals’ lives are affected, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion surgery is recommended. This operation, performed under general anesthesia, takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

      Who Are The Eligible Candidates For Cervical Disc Herniation Operation?

      The causes of cervical disc herniation include structural features (such as a thin neck), constantly looking in the same direction, cold air-conditioned environments, the neck always remaining in the same position, spending too much time with devices such as computers and televisions, desk jobs and age-related deformities.

      Symptoms include difficulty walking, unsteadiness while walking, inability to hold and drop objects, unilateral pain radiating to the arm, numbness and pain affecting the fingers.

      Cervical disc herniation surgery is recommended if individuals have difficulty in continuing their daily lives and if it causes serious symptoms such as muscle weakness.

      How Is Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery Performed?

      Cervical disc herniation surgery is an operation to remove and relieve the hernia that puts pressure on the nerve roots and spinal cord and to restore muscle functions. Today, Endoscopic and microsurgical methods are used for cervical disc herniation surgery. This surgery, performed under general anesthesia, takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

      PREPARATION

      It is important to have physical examination firstly. During the physical examination, doctor perform manual examination and moving examination. According to the examinations, surgery is planned. After the planning of surgery, patients have pre-operative examinations such as learning of patient’s anamnesis (medical record), blood tests, chest X-ray, neck X-ray, computed tomography (CT Scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and anesthesiologist consultation.
      According to the patient’s medical record, surgeon may ask for additional tests and examinations from different branches.
      The main aims of pre-operative examinations are evaluate the patient’s risk and maitain patient’s health condition.

      ANESTHESIA

      General anesthesia is applied which is numbing the whole body and put patient to sleep for the anterior cervical discectomy and fusion operation.

      CERVICAL DISC HERNIATION OPERATION TECHNIQUE

      Cervical disc herniation surgeries are performed by two methods: endoscopic or microsurgery. The appropriate method is determined by the doctor according to the patient and the hernia condition.
      The endoscopic method usually starts with an incision of approximately 7 mm in the back of the neck. Endoscopic surgical instruments are inserted through the incision. In this way, the inside of the skin is seen. The purpose of this operation is to remove the hernia that puts pressure on the nerves and spinal cord. The hernia is removed through the incision. In this method, tissue damage does not occur because tissue and muscles are expanded rather than cut. After the surgical intervention is completed, the surgery is terminated by stitching.
      In the microsurgical method, a small incision is made from the back of the neck.Special surgical instruments are inserted through this incision. The procedure is performed with imaging surgical instruments, operating microscopes, and microsurgical hand tools. In this way, the herniated tissue that puts pressure on the nerves is removed. This method is less invasive. In this way, muscles and tissues are not damaged. The surgery is terminated after the surgical interventions are completed.

      Recovery From Cervical Disc Herniation Operation In Turkey

      Patients stay at the hospital for 1 or 2 nights after the surgery. Individuals should rest for the first 10 days after discharge and should not move except for toilet needs. It is recommended for individuals to use a neck brace after cervical disc herniation surgery. It is important to use it for at least 20 days. With the neck brace, healing and union of the operated areas becomes easier. After 10 days, individuals should start moving slowly and walking. Individuals are recommended to use orthopedic pillows. Patients should take care to lie on their side rather than face down after the surgery.

      If there are serious muscle problems due to hernia, physical therapy is recommended by the doctor. It is important for individuals to start physical therapy for their recovery and strengthening of their neck muscles.

      Although the healing process varies from individual to individual, it is generally observed within 1 to 2 months.

      Post-operative Key Points Of Cervical Disc Herniation Operation

      • Correct use of prescribed medicines
      • Using of neck brace
      • Physical therapy should be started
      • Avoiding strenuous sports activities
      • Paying attention to movements in daily life
      • Avoiding heavy lifting until full recovery is observed
      • A toilet bowl should be preferred for the toilet needs
      • Paying attention to sitting and standing types
      • Keeping dry and clean of incisions

      Benefits Of Cervical Disc Herniation Operation In Turkey

      Cervical disc herniation can cause serious symptoms by putting pressure on the nerve roots and spinal cord. These symptoms include muscle weakness, inability to hold or drop something, numbness and pain in the arm down to the fingertips. These are symptoms that generally affect or even hinder individuals’ daily lives. With the surgery, individuals’ pain and numbness are treated. The aim of the physical therapy recommended after the surgery is to re-strengthen the muscles damaged by the hernia. In this way, individuals’ complaints are improved and they continue their lives in a healthy way.

      How Does Cervical Disc Herniation Operation Cost In Turkey?

      The Cervical Disc Herniation Operation cost is varying depending on the healthcare provider, surgeon’s experiences, surgery’s method, situations of disorder and location where surgery is performed.

      As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Cervical Disc Operation in Turkey. For learning more about the Cervical Disc Herniation Operation in Turkey, you can request us a free quote.

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