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.
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.
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:
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.
You may make a good candidate for a revision spinal surgery if you have:
Your specialist will consider the following before determining whether you would make a good candidate:
Our board-certified spine surgeons at OrthoNeuro use the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technology to minimize the need for 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:
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:
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.
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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“I recently had surgery on my lower back. I had heard that such surgery would result in pain and cause me difficulties in doing ordinary daily tasks but, I experienced no pain and was able to do normal activities at home and at church. Also, being a bee keeper, I was able to work the hives and extract the honey from most of the hives”
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