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Understanding Spine Surgery Benefits, Risks, and Complications

About This Blog:

  • In years past, making the decision to have back surgery would have been difficult, especially during the times when open back surgery was the only option.
  • Advances in spine surgery today have made performing and undergoing this procedure a much easier endeavor for many individuals.
  • In this blog, Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine explains what to know about the benefits, risks, and complications of spine surgery.

First, there are many benefits to having spine surgery. Using minimally invasive techniques, spine surgeons are able to perform procedures with smaller surgical equipment, which can help reduce blood loss, decrease time in the operating room, and minimize the risk of complication. Still, with any surgical procedure, there are health risks patients should be aware of. Although complications happen much less frequently now than they did in the past, they are still possible.

Dr. Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine values a transparent and honest relationship with his patients. His goal is to present the facts of your case and come up with the best possible solution for treatment. He does not sugarcoat things or predict possibilities, what he does is much better: he tells it like it is. He’s encouraging and honest, and he stays with you throughout your journey to ensure complete care.

Because of this, Dr. Giovanini takes the time to explain all of the benefits, risks, and complications of minimally invasive spine surgery. Generally speaking, patients will often experience increased range of motion, reduced pain, improved mood, increased productive, and better physical health when they undergo spinal surgery. This is especially true for patients who suffer from limited mobility and pain due to past spinal injuries or ailments.

Complication and risks, on the other hand, vary depending on the type of surgery a patient undergoes. Like with any surgery, complications that may arise from back surgery include:

  • Allergic reaction to anesthesia and other sedatives
  • Blood clots that may lead to heart attack or stroke
  • Spontaneous bleeding
  • Infection in and around the operation site
  • Recurrent damage in the spine
  • Nerve damage that causes muscle weakness, partial or full paralysis, chronic pain, or sexual, bladder, and bowel dysfunction

Patients may also require additional surgeries if their symptoms and condition call for it. Every patient is unique, but the likelihood of some of these complications coming to fruition is relatively slim. Dr. Mark Giovanini is expertly trained in neurosurgery and spine surgery; rest assured you will get the care you need in one place with limited risk of complication. Regardless, there are no guarantees with surgery, so if you are worried about your health history or current health status, talk to Dr. Giovanini today. He will work with you to ease your fears and educate you on all aspects of your surgery. Call to schedule an appointment today!

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.

We hope to see you soon!

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.