It is a specialty area that includes the surgical treatment of structural, mechanical, traumatic, or degenerative disorders that occur in the spine and spinal cord structure. It is applied by orthopedics and traumatology specialists or neurosurgery specialists.
✓Main Diseases Treated
Lumbar and Cervical Hernias: Disk slips that compress nerves.
✓Spinal Curvatures: Scoliosis (lateral curvature) and kyphosis (hunchback).
✓Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing that occurs in the spinal canal.
✓Spinal Slippage: Spondylolisthesis cases.
✓Traumas and Fractures: Fractures due to accidents or bone loss (osteoporosis).
✓Tumors and Infections: Masses developing around the spine or inflammatory conditions.
✓Surgical Methods in Spinal Surgery
Robotic Spinal Surgery
✓Robotic systems provide millimetric precision in screw and implant placement. It reduces radiation exposure and supports the surgical process.
✓Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
✓Surgeries performed with small incisions; reduces muscle damage, minimizes blood loss, and can shorten hospital stay.
✓Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
✓Performed through a very small incision with a camera and special instruments. It may be preferred especially for lumbar and cervical hernias.
✓Neuromonitoring & Advanced Imaging
✓Monitoring nerve function during surgery and 3D imaging systems increase surgical safety.
✓Robotic Spinal Surgery Advantages
In robotic Spinal Surgery, robot systems provide high precision in screw and implant placement under the surgeon's guidance. Compared to conventional methods, it can provide more accurate screw placement and less radiation exposure. Eligibility assessment is conducted by the surgical team based on the patient's diagnosis, spinal anatomy, and planned surgery.
✓Non-Surgical Spinal Treatments
Conservative (non-surgical) methods are first evaluated in spinal problems. These include physical therapy, exercise programs, pain relievers or muscle relaxants, epidural steroid injections, and radiofrequency ablation. In cases where conservative treatment is ineffective, surgery is considered as an option.
✓You can check our Physical Therapy pages for Physical Therapy options.
