Anterior Cervical Reconstruction Surgery in Indore
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about anterior cervical reconstruction
Anterior cervical reconstruction (ACR) is a surgical procedure designed to relieve spinal cord or nerve root compression in the cervical spine through an anterior approach. Dr. Ameya Rangnekar specializes in performing ACR to address various spinal conditions, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care. This procedure typically involves removing problematic disc or bone material and stabilizing the spine, significantly improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Benefits of Treatment:
- Neurological Function Preservation: Prevents further neurological deterioration by decompressing the spinal cord or nerve roots.
- Pain Reduction: Alleviates neck pain and radiating symptoms, such as arm numbness and tingling.
- Improved Mobility: Enhances motor function and coordination, facilitating daily activities and overall movement.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Reduces symptoms, enabling patients to return to their regular routines with less discomfort and greater confidence.
- Prevention of Progression: Timely intervention can halt the progression of spinal degeneration, minimizing the risk of permanent damage.
Symptoms Addressed:
- Neck Pain: Chronic pain in the neck that may radiate to the shoulders or arms.
- Numbness and Tingling: Sensations of numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms, hands, or fingers.
- Coordination Issues: Difficulty with fine motor skills, such as buttoning shirts or writing.
- Gait Disturbances: Problems with balance and walking, often feeling unsteady or experiencing falls.
- Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control: Severe cases may lead to loss of control over bladder or bowel functions.
Treatment Approach:
- Dr. Rangnekar employs a multidisciplinary approach tailored to each patient’s specific condition and severity. Treatment options include:
- Medications: Anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and pain relievers to manage symptoms.
- Physical Therapy: Exercises to strengthen neck muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance overall spinal health.
- Surgical Intervention: For severe cases, ACR procedures such as cervical decompression and fusion are performed to relieve spinal cord compression and stabilize the spine.
Conditions Treated:
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Cervical Stenosis
- Herniated Cervical Discs
- Spinal Osteoarthritis
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ACR is typically required due to age-related degenerative changes, such as disc herniation, bone spurs, or thickening of ligaments that compress the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Diagnosis involves a detailed physical examination, neurological assessments, and imaging studies like MRI or CT scans to visualize spinal cord or nerve root compression and determine its severity.
Surgery is considered when conservative treatments fail to alleviate symptoms, or when there is significant spinal cord or nerve root compression leading to severe neurological deficits.
Recovery varies depending on the procedure and individual factors. Patients typically undergo postoperative rehabilitation and physical therapy to regain strength, mobility, and function, with Dr. Rangnekar providing personalized care throughout the recovery period.