Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
(Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery – Frontal View)
Similar mechanisms and problems to those seen in lumbar disc herniations also apply to the cervical disc. The cervical disc contains seven vertebrae and discs between them.
The disease occurs when the disc tissue, which carries the weight of our body, degenerates due to various reasons. The condition resulting from the pressure exerted by the soft tissue or bones within the disc on surrounding tissues is called as “cervical disc herniation“.
Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy
(Cervical Disc Herniation Surgery – Back View)
Similar mechanisms and problems to those seen in lumbar disc herniations also apply to the cervical disc. The cervical disc contains seven vertebrae and discs between them.
The disease occurs when the disc tissue, which carries the weight of our body, degenerates due to various reasons. The condition resulting from the pressure exerted by the soft tissue or bones within the disc on surrounding tissues is called as “cervical disc herniation“.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
(Spinal Stenosis)
A herniated disc is the displacement of the cartilage cushions (discs) located between the lumbar vertebrae into the spinal canal. The herniated disc can extend into the spinal canal, pressing on the spinal cord or nerves leading to the legs.
Symptoms of a herniated disc include back and leg pain, numbness, coldness, and tingling in the legs. It can also lead to difficulty walking and loss of work capacity, and in advanced stages, significant conditions such as urinary incontinence and severe weakness in the legs. Delaying treatment can lead to the problem worsening or becoming permanent.
Microendoscopic Discectomy
(Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery – Endoscopic Surgery)
A herniated disc occurs when the cartilage cushions (discs) located between the lumbar vertebrae shift towards the spinal canal. The herniated disc can extend into the spinal canal, pressing on the spinal cord or nerves going to the legs. Symptoms of a herniated disc include back and leg pain, numbness, coldness, and tingling in the legs. It can also lead to difficulty walking and loss of work capacity, and in advanced cases, to significant conditions such as urinary incontinence and severe weakness in the legs. Delaying treatment can lead to the problem worsening or becoming permanent.
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
(Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Surgery –Single Level)
Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebra slips forward or backward over the vertebra below it. It can be caused by congenital structural abnormalities, wear and tear, stress fractures, or trauma. Typical symptoms include lower back and neck pain, leg and arm pain and numbness, and difficulty standing for long periods.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, most commonly seen in the thoracic and/or lumbar regions. Scoliosis can occur alone or in conjunction with kyphosis (humpback; an abnormal curvature from back to front) (kyphoscoliosis). In a normal spine, the vertebrae (bones that make up the spine) run straight from top to bottom, while in a scoliotic spine, they rotate to the right, left, and/or around their own axes. Scoliosis is much more common in girls. Scoliosis exceeding 30 degrees is ten times more prevalent in young girls than in boys. While the exact number is unknown, it is estimated that there are approximately 1.5 million scoliosis patients in Turkiye.
