Spine Treatments

Brachial plexus surgery is a complex microsurgery that can help restore movement and sensation in the arm, shoulder, and hand.

What are Spine Treatments?

Spine Treatments include a wide range of medical and surgical procedures used to treat conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. These conditions may result from injury, age-related degeneration, infections, spinal deformities, or nerve compression.

The goal of spine treatment is to reduce pain, restore spinal stability, improve movement, and protect the spinal cord and nerves. Depending on the condition, treatment options may include medications, physiotherapy, minimally invasive procedures, or advanced spine surgery.

The goal of surgery is to restore function, alleviate pain, or repair damaged nerves. Procedures may include nerve grafts, nerve transfers, or even muscle or tendon transfers in severe cases.

Symptoms

Patients experiencing spinal disorders may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

1. Persistent Back or Neck Pain

• Ongoing pain in the neck, upper back, or lower back that affects daily activities.

2. Pain Radiating to Arms or Legs

• Sharp, burning, or shooting pain that travels from the spine into the arms, hips, or legs.

3. Numbness or Tingling

• Loss of sensation or a pins-and-needles feeling in the hands, fingers, feet, or legs caused by nerve compression.

4. Muscle Weakness

• Difficulty lifting objects, walking, climbing stairs, or reduced grip strength due to nerve involvement.

5. Difficulty Walking or Maintaining Balance

• Problems with coordination, balance, or walking steadily because of spinal cord or nerve compression.

6. Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control

• Sudden difficulty controlling bladder or bowel function, which requires immediate medical attention.