Common Spinal Problems And Spinal Implants

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Common Spinal Problems And Spinal Implants
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• The reason people can sit straight and upright is
  due to the spine that gives support and
  protection to your spinal cord. Do you know
  around 250,000 to 500,000 people suffer spinal
  cord injury every year ( according to WHO)? And a
  majority of spinal issues are caused by accidents
  and falls. Fortunately, advancement in spinal
  implant technology has made it possible to treat
  spinal cord injuries and improve the quality of
  life. Continue reading as we present some of the
  common spinal problems faced by people and
  the types of spinal implants that are commonly
  used by orthopedic surgeons.

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Spinal Problems

• Spinal problems can arise from degeneration,
  fracture, and abnormalities. Some common spinal
  problems include
• Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis is a spinal
  problem when the spaces between spinal cord
  starts to shrink, putting pressure on the spinal
  cord and nerves.
• Cervical Spondylosis The cervical spine is
  sensitive and as people become older, it becomes
  prone to natural wear and tear leading to
  alterations in its structure and functioning,
  known as cervical spondylosis.
• Slipped Disc Vertebrae in the spine are
  separated by cushions called discs that prevent
  scraping. As one grows old, these cushions start
  to dry out, putting excessive pressure on the
  back and causing the soft inner material to
  protrude out of the disc. This condition is
  called a slipped disc.

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Commonly-Used Spinal Implants

• The first line of treatment for most spinal
  problems includes physical therapy and
  medication. When the problems do not resolve,
  physicians may recommend surgical implants. Some
  of the commonly-used spinal implants include
• Plates Spinal plates are used to provide
  stabilization to the spine. There are many
  different types of spinal implants like Anterior
  cervical plates, which are used in Anterior
  Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgeries
  for treating problems like cervical spondylosis.
  The plate is attached to the front of the
  vertebrae using screws to promote fusion between
  the vertebrae.
• Cages Spinal cages are spinal implants that are
  used between two vertebrae acting as a space
  holder between the vertebrae of the spine. They
  are used to restore the height of the affected
  disc space through fusion or replacement. Some
  spinal cage implants include the PEEK PLIF cage,
  used for treating cervical spondylosis the
  Titanium mesh cage, used for treating thoracic
  and lumbar spine tuberculosis the Vertebral body
  replacement cages, used for herniated discs and
  the Superion implant used for treating spinal
  stenosis.

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• Rods Spinal rods are long, thin metal devices
  that are attached to the spine using screws or
  hooks for providing stability and support to the
  spine. An example of a spinal rod is the MIS
  extended tab screws and rods are used to
  facilitate spinal fusion while minimizing tissue
  trauma and blood loss in surgeries for damaged
  discs and scoliosis.

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Conclusion

• The advancement in spinal implant technology has
  made treatment of a lot of spinal problems
  effective, which helps your patients to recover
  faster. But to ensure the best surgery, it is
  pertinent that doctors and health professionals
  do not compromise on the quality of implants.
  Health professionals must partner with only the
  leading and reputable implants supplier for the
  assurance of quality and safety. With
  high-precision and durable spinal implants, your
  patients can start living their normal life
  sooner and better.

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