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Spinal injury operation suggestion
Hello Doctors,
My sister had a spinal injury today (attached reports) and 2 doctors asking to operate and 2 are saying for no operation. Could you please guide us should we wait for healing or go for an urgent surgery.
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The posterior ligamentous injury is a indication for surgery. A minimally invasive spine surgery make the patient mobilise the next day. Provided there is no neurological deficit... Spine fixation is best option.
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Standing xray to see if the interspinous area is opening on weight bearing... If possible.
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If any neurological deficit is present better to get operated as soon as possible
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What are the main symptoms. Surgery is decided on your pts neuro vascular muscle status Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Spine injury is a serious injury and requires timely treatment.
The decision for surgery is not based only on imaging but it is based on patient examination and reports.
It is therefore advisable to trust your Orthopaedician and follow the advice.
Loosing time in gaining more opinions could be detrimental to your patient as timely surgical intervention is one of the most important factors in patient recovery.
Dr. Chirag Patel, MS (Ortho), FACS
Joints & Sports Clinic, Mumbai
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