Who Requires Facet Joint Spine Surgery?

• 1. Dislocated or severely fractured facets that cannot be managed non-surgically.
• 2. Coexisting conditions such as lumbar herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, or symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis.
• 3. Issues related to cysts, spinal tumors, or cauda equina syndrome.

Facet Joint Spine Surgery Procedure

• 1. Vertebral Decompression:A laminectomy removes the back part of a vertebra to address conditions like spondylolisthesis, where one vertebra slips over another and compresses the spinal cord or nerves..
• 2. Reduction: Repairs broken facets, typically caused by high-energy trauma. Other damaged structures, such as discs or vertebrae, are treated simultaneously.
• 3. Facetectomy:Removes bone spurs encroaching on the spinal cord or nerves by trimming parts of the facet joint.

Facet surgeries are minimally invasive, requiring small incisions and causing minimal tissue damage, leading to quicker recovery times.

Recovery and Post-Operative Care

Recovery from facet joint spine surgery may take longer than other spine procedures such as discectomy or foraminotomy.

Key Recovery Information:

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  Wound Care: Keep the wound dry and change dressings as necessary.
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  Physiotherapy:recommended to strengthen back muscles, improve flexibility, and accelerate healing. Inpatient physical therapy may be required for 1-5 days after surgery.

Risks and Complications

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  Allergic Reactions:Rare, usually limited to local anesthetics or steroids.
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  Bleeding:Rare, primarily in patients with pre-existing bleeding disorders or on blood thinners.
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  Infection: Occurs in less than 1-2% of cases, with severe infections being even rarer (0.01-0.1%).

Cost of Facet Joint Spine Surgery in India

Facet joint spine surgery in India is cost-effective, offering high success rates at competitive prices.

Important Notes

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  Prices are subject to change with prior notice.
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  Costs may vary depending on the patient's condition at the time of admission.
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  A final estimate will be provided during admission.

Universelle Medicaid offers specialized facet joint spine surgery with experienced professionals, ensuring excellent care and successful outcomes at affordable rates.