Corpectomy and Fusion with Cage
About Corpectomy and Fusion with Cage
Corpectomy and fusion with cage is a surgical technique used to address spinal conditions causing significant compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots. Dr. Ameya Rangnekar is an expert in performing this procedure, providing patients with a tailored and comprehensive treatment plan to restore spinal health and function.
Benefits of Treatment:
- Pain Alleviation: Reduces chronic pain in the neck, back, and limbs.
- Enhanced Stability: Stabilizes the spine, reducing the risk of further injury and deformity.
- Neurological Improvement: Prevents worsening of neurological symptoms and may improve existing deficits.
- Improved Mobility: Restores function and mobility, enabling better performance of daily activities.
- Long-Term Results: Aims to provide a long-term solution to spinal instability and compression.
Symptoms Addressed:
- Chronic Pain: Persistent and severe pain in the spine and extremities.
- Radiating Pain: Pain that extends from the spine to the shoulders, arms, legs, or feet.
- Numbness and Tingling: Sensory changes, including numbness and tingling in the extremities.
- Motor Weakness: Weakness in the arms or legs, affecting movement and coordination.
- Gait Abnormalities: Difficulty walking or maintaining balance, with an increased risk of falls.
Treatment Approach:
Dr. Rangnekar’s approach to treatment is multidisciplinary, focusing on the individual needs of each patient. Treatment includes:
- Medications: Pain management and anti-inflammatory medications.
- Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation to strengthen muscles and improve spinal health.
- Surgical Intervention: Corpectomy and fusion with cage for cases requiring surgical decompression and stabilization.
Conditions Treated:
- Cervical Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spinal Tumors
- Vertebral Fractures
- Cervical Myelopathy
If a vertebra is severely damaged by fracture, infection, tumor or severe compression, corpectomy removes the damaged bone and the spine is rebuilt using a supportive cage and fusion. The idea is to take the pressure off the spinal cord and to increase strength and straightness. This is a challenging process and should be performed by a qualified spine surgeon in Indore. All reconstructions are planned individually by Dr. Ameya Rangnekar, a reliable spine specialist in Indore. A caring spine doctor in Indore will also help you with your rehabilitation. Call +91-9201478620, +91-7067580885, +91-8962852490 or mail us at contact@spinebuddy.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conditions such as severe spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, vertebral fractures, spinal tumors, and cervical myelopathy often necessitate this procedure due to significant spinal cord or nerve root compression.
Under general anesthesia, the surgeon removes the diseased vertebral body and replaces it with a cage filled with bone graft. The spine is then stabilized with screws and rods to facilitate fusion.
Surgery is considered when non-surgical treatments fail to relieve symptoms, or when there is severe compression of the spinal cord or nerves causing significant neurological deficits.
The recovery process involves rest, followed by a structured physical therapy program. Patients typically see gradual improvement over weeks to months, with a focus on regaining strength, mobility, and function under Dr. Rangnekar’s guidance.