Dr. Hitesh Garg is one of the best spine surgeons in India with experience of more than 14 years. His spine surgeries have benefited more than 4000 people, including 1500 spinal fusions, 250 deformity corrections, and 150 lumbar and cervical artificial disc replacements. Dr. Hitesh Garg pursued academics from very renowned institutions around the world. After completing MBBS from AIIMS College, Delhi, he did master's in surgery from KEM College, Mumbai. He did his fellowship at Yale University and Philadelphia USA. Being well-versed with the latest technology he has successfully used Neuromonitoring, O-arm, Navigation, and modular operation theatres. He was honoured by Dr. Pandurangi Award for the “Best Orthopaedic Resident” in 2006-07 at KEM Hospital and Seth G S Medical College, Mumbai. He was also selected among the top 12 nominees for the All Asia Young Inventor Award organized by Hewlett Packard in Dec 2000. He has been associated with numerous best spine surgery hospitals in India. Currently, he is working with Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon.
Cervical Neck Surgery
If you have neck pain and tried almost all treatment options available and still didn’t get the desired results. It may be a possibility that you will need spine surgery. The neck is a very sensitive and highly complex part of our body. Its surgery needs a good amount of time to recover. There are various factors that determine whether you need neck surgery or not. Some of the common reasons where neck surgery is required are:
- Cervical Radiculopathy – It is a condition where the root of the nerve is pinched by a herniated disc. It results in bone spurs, which irritate the nerve.
- Spinal Stenosis – Refers to state when spaces within the spine are too narrow. The spinal nerves become compressed, leading to numbness and pain in the neck.
- Degenerative Disc Disease – It occurs when the discs press together, pinching the spinal nerves.
Types Of Neck Surgery
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy- It is done to address the pain of a degenerated or herniated disc. A surgeon gets to the spine through the front. Takes out the disc in question, and uses a bone graft to stabilize the area. Any bone spurs that touch the spinal nerve may also be removed.
- Posterior Cervical Discectomy And Foraminotomy - It is quite similar to the previously mentioned surgery as it takes out disc tissue that is causing the problem. The disc will be approached through the back.
- Disc Replacement Or Cervical Arthroplasty Procedure - A damaged cervical disc is taken out and an artificial disc will be put in its place. It is a type of prosthetic that works in the same way as a joint.
Tips For Fast Recovery From Neck Surgery
- Protect the site of the surgery and spine from undue pressure. Take time to rest and recuperate as your surgery may actually fail if you overexert yourself.
- Physical therapy. There are a lot of people who may not attend to receive their rehab instructions and then don’t follow them through. For fast recovery, you need to take part in sessions religiously.
- Hydration and diet. Your blood needs to be properly oxygenated and full of essential vitamins and minerals. This will enable proper blood flow in the body, helping the surgical site to heal faster.
- A clean surgical site. Follow all tips and guidelines on how to look after the site and you must follow them.
Take Away
The above-mentioned tips are very necessary for a fast recovery. If you are facing a similar problem feel free to contact Dr. Hitesh Garg an experienced spine surgeon from Gurgaon.
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