Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery – The Last Resort!

In the last few years, there has been a notable rise in the number of people suffering from disc degenerative disc. There are several factors that contribute to the condition. It is an inevitable process that comes as and when an individual grows. Doctors, instead of describing it as a disease, call it a condition. Cervical Spine Surgery is the last resort when the condition of patient fails to show any improvement after taking medicines for as long as ten to twelve weeks.  Cervical Spine Surgery involves several perils so make sure that surgeon you choose has years of experience doing the same.

Lumbar Disc Degenerative Disease is a condition that seeks immediate medical attention before the condition deteriorates.    Disc degeneration of spine is a condition that affects lumbar region of the spine. Here also, orthopedic surgeons should be consulted for the condition. Primarily, non-invasive route is taken to treat the condition. Starting from exercise to physical therapy and medicines are prescribed. It only when a patient does not show any improvement that Lumbar Spine Surgery is suggested.

There are many surgeons who claim to treat the condition but make sure that you consult the one who has several years of experience in treating the condition.  It is a complicated procedure and hence, decision has to be taken carefully.