About This Blog:
- Treating spinal cord injuries often presents physicians with a number of complex, decision-making challenges, especially if the injury is somewhat severe.
- According to Spine Surgery Today, neuromodulation, stems cells, and a combination of additional techniques may be beneficial for spinal cord injuries.
- In this week’s blog, Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine shares spine-related news on the future of spinal cord injury treatment.
The spinal cord is a delicate, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue that acts as a pathway - transporting information from the brain to the rest of the body. If the spinal cord becomes damaged or injured, various debilitating symptoms may develop depending on the extent of the injury.
For acute or partial injuries of the spinal cord, most patients experience pain, weakness, tingling, numbness, a lack of coordination, or pressure in the neck, head, or back. Complete spinal cord injuries may cause the previously mentioned symptoms as well as breathing difficulties, loss of normal bladder and bowel function, and paralysis of any part of the body.
Unfortunately, scientists have yet to find a singular, "proven" treatment method for healing spinal cord injuries completely. For now, treatment usually comes in the form of a surgical procedure, such as a spinal decompression and fusion, followed by months, if not years, of physical therapy. Additionally, neuromodulation, stem cell treatment, and pharmacological intervention may aid healing and recover lost bodily functions.
According to Spine Surgery Today, combining various treatment modalities (i.e neuromodulation, stem cell therapy, steroid treatment, prescription medication, rehabilitation, etc.) for various acute, partial, and complete spinal cord injuries may show great promise for surgeons and their patients. In the four-page report, various physicians commented on the success of combining treatment regimens and how this multidisciplinary approach should become the standard of care for spinal cord injuries moving forward. Comprehensive treatment plans are nothing new to Dr. Mark Giovanini; he ensures patients receive the full spectrum of care at NeuroMicroSpine by combining minimally invasive spine surgery with other therapies such as physical conditioning, nutrition planning, and wellness medicine, just to name a few.
To learn more about the future of spinal cord injury treatment, visit Spine Surgery Today to read the article!
For more information on minimally invasive spine surgery or to make an appointment with Dr. Giovanini, please call (850) 934-7545 or visit https://www.neuromicrospine.com/request-appointment.
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The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.