The indications for surgery in cases of cervical HNP include if conservative therapy has failed, the pain is so severe that it interferes with daily activities, there has been weakness of the upper limbs, and / or there are symptoms of myelopathy.
The surgery options for cervical HNP vary. Currently, with the development of medical technology, cervical HNP surgery can be performed using an endoscopic technique called Percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical Decompression (PECD), which can be performed from the front of the neck (anterior) or from the back of the neck (posterior) depending on the location of the joint bearing protrusions.
The PECD technique is a minimally invasive technique that only requires a small incision of about 6 mm, using an endoscope device in the form of a tube that is connected to a camera and monitor, so that the nerves can be seen very clearly, the operation time is short, about 30 minutes, can be done on a one-day basis or without care. stay, and the time to return to activities again is very short.
With PELD and PECD surgical techniques, patients who experience pinched nerves and acute back and neck pain now need not worry. With the right indication and good working techniques, risks can be minimized.
For the treatment of pinched nerves or HNP, you can visit the Spine Clinic Surabaya. The surgery will be handled by a Spine Surgeon Consultant Orthopedic & Traumatologist who is certainly experienced.