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Awake Spine Surgery: Patients Walk Same Day
13 Oct
Summary
- Patients walk on the same day of awake spine surgery.
- Institution achieves 100 awake spine surgery cases.
- High-risk patients benefit from awake spine surgery.
Experts at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre have successfully completed 100 awake spine surgeries, a notable achievement in minimally invasive spinal care. This advanced technique is particularly beneficial for high-risk patients, enabling them to walk on the same day of their procedure and be discharged the following day.
The awake spine surgery utilizes percutaneous and endoscopic methods under local anesthesia with sedation. This approach minimizes damage to muscles and bones, leading to reduced postoperative pain and faster functional recovery. Real-time neurological assessment is also facilitated during surgery.
This procedure is a boon for patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions that pose high risks for general anesthesia. The anesthetic strategy involves intravenous sedation and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, ensuring pain relief for 24 hours without the need for opioids and avoiding expensive neuro-monitoring equipment.
