Navigating Lumbar Spine Surgery: Veritas Health Releases Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Surgeons
Veritas Health has recently released a Guide to Lumbar Spine Surgery, sponsored by Orthofix. This invaluable resource provides a comprehensive overview for both surgeons and patients, covering several key aspects of lumbar spine surgery:
- The Landscape of Lumbar Spine Surgery: Outlines when surgery is indicated and the types of back pain that may require surgical intervention.
- Types of Spine Surgery: Details various surgical procedures, including decompression surgeries and spinal fusion techniques.
- Multilevel Spinal Fusion for Back Pain: Discusses the fusion of multiple spinal segments, its indications, and potential outcomes.
- Bone Growth Stimulators: Explains how these devices can enhance the bone healing process after spinal fusion surgery. The Guide explores both internal and external stimulation methods, including Orthofix’s SpinalStim device for lumbar fusions. For cervical fusions, the CervicalStim device has shown promising results, with a significantly higher portion of patients achieving fusion by six months compared to those without it.*
- Essential Items for Back Surgery Recovery: Provides a detailed checklist to aid recovery in the hospital and at home.
This guide is an excellent resource, providing valuable insights into lumbar spine surgery options and practical tips for a smooth recovery. Whether you’re considering surgery or simply want to learn more about treatment options, the Guide to Lumbar Spine Surgery offers expert knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your spinal health.
*Coric D, Bullard DE, Patel V, Ryaby J, Atkinson B, He D, Guyer R. Pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation may improve fusion rates in cervical arthrodesis in high-risk populations. Bone and Joint Res 2018; 7:124-130.
Foley KT, Mroz TE, Arnold PM, et al. Randomized, prospective, and controlled clinical trial of pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation for cervical fusion. Spine J. 2008;8(3):436-44