Ying H. Chen, DO, FACOS
Neurosurgeon
After months of contemplating, you decided to have spine surgery to relieve pain or correct a spinal deformity. You were hopeful this procedure would bring you the relief you were longing for. However, you still have pain and wonder, “Is there another treatment option available?”
At OrthoNeuro, we understand how disheartening it can be to still feel pain after undergoing a major procedure. However, there is another procedure that can help—revision spine surgery.
Our board-certified spine specialists have helped many. Schedule an appointment at one of our offices in Greater Columbus today! Below you will find answers to some of the most common questions regarding this procedure.
What Is Revision Spine Surgery?
Revision spine surgery is a surgical procedure that is sometimes needed to correct issues that may have resulted from a previous surgery. Your initial surgery may have failed to relieve your pain, or it may have caused further complications.
- Why Is Revision Surgery Necessary?
Several factors can cause recurrent pain even though you have already undergone spine surgery. Revision spinal surgery may be necessary to correct the following issues:
- Recurrence of a herniated disc
- Development of a postoperative infection
- Adjacent segment degeneration (the degeneration of the level above or below the original spinal fusion site)
- Pseudarthrosis (failure to achieve solid fusion)
- Hardware failure
- Surgical error
- Non-surgery-related spine degeneration
- Instability
Our spine surgeons have been trusted by countless patients to correct the complications mentioned above that arose from previous spine surgeries at other medical practices and hospitals.
Would I Make a Good Candidate for Revision Spine Surgery?
You may make a good candidate for a revision spinal surgery if you have:
- Chronic pain
- Tried mild treatments, physical therapy, and pain management for at least 6 months before choosing surgery
- Bladder or bowel dysfunction
Your specialist will consider the following before determining whether you would make a good candidate:
- Your age
- Your overall health
- Possible surgical risks and other factors
Our board-certified spine surgeons at OrthoNeuro use the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technology to minimize the need for revision spine surgery.
Benefits of Revision Spine Surgery
This procedure has many benefits, including the restoration of spinal movement and improved comfort for those who are eligible candidates. Some of these benefits include the following:
- Correctly aligns your spine
- Eliminates or significantly reduces pain
- Relieves nerve root pressure from your spinal cord
- Removes scar tissue from around the surgical site
- Improves flexibility
- Removes herniated discs
- Restores spinal stability
What Should I Expect Before a Revision Spine Surgery?
You can expect your spine surgeon to thoroughly evaluate your previous surgery to develop a surgical plan that is unique to your condition. They may also order diagnostic imaging, such as:
- X-rays
- CT (Computed tomography)
- MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)
How Is Revision Spine Surgery Performed?
The manner in which your revision spine surgery is performed will be based on what is causing your pain and other symptoms. For example, if the implants from a previous surgery are pressing on a spinal nerve, these implants may be removed, repositioned, or reimplanted to alleviate the pressure on your spinal nerve.
Another example would be if the disc or vertebrae above or below the original surgical area is affected. In such a case, a spinal fusion may be extended to also stabilize those vertebrae or discs.
Why Choose OrthoNeuro for a Revision Spine Surgery?
You should choose OrthoNeuro for a revision spine surgery because our spine surgeons have performed many successful revision surgeries, and we are dedicated to alleviating chronic pain!
If you have been considering revision surgery after a failed back surgery, schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified spine specialists at one of our many convenient locations throughout Columbus, OH. We will evaluate your unique lifestyle and goals to determine which type of surgery is best for you.
Medically reviewed by Larry T. Todd, D.O.
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- Spondylosis
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- Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
- Minimally Invasive Laminectomy
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