At the Spine Clinic , you will meet with one of our physicians after scheduling an appointment. You will receive detailed advice regarding your condition, treatment options, and possible alternatives. If you decide to undergo surgery, we will discuss the potential risks with you in detail. You will then be given an admission appointment and, following the Spine Clinic consultation, you will meet with the anesthesiology team.
You will usually be admitted to the hospital the day before your surgery.
Surgeries are performed using microsurgical techniques whenever possible. Depending on the diagnosis and the indication, procedures such as disc surgeries or spinal stabilization may also be performed using minimally invasive techniques; for certain tumor surgeries or procedures to relieve pressure on the spinal cord, intraoperative neuro-monitoring is used. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the specific condition, the duration of the surgery can vary greatly. After the surgery, you will spend a few hours in the recovery room or, in the case of more severe comorbidities, in the intensive care unit until the next day. You will then be transferred to the spinal surgery ward for further treatment.
Mobilization often begins the evening after surgery, but no later than the following day.
Rehabilitation therapy will be discussed with you and arranged for you by our colleagues in Social Services. It can often be conducted on an outpatient basis, or in certain cases, on an inpatient basis.