Surgery for symptomatic protrusions

A loyalty program is available for surgical interventions in the hospital, which makes treatment even more affordable.

Intervertebral disc protrusions can cause severe back pain, limited mobility, and other symptoms. When conservative therapy does not help, the only effective method is surgery.

At «Oxford Medical», operations for protrusions are performed using an innovative minimally invasive technique - radiofrequency disc-annuloplasty using the Disc-FX system. This is a microsurgical procedure, during which a puncture with a diameter of 4 mm is made instead of incisions.

The advantages of this technique are:

• minimally invasive - healthy tissues are slightly injured;

• high efficiency - over 80%;

• rapid relief of pain and other symptoms – within 1-2 days;

• safety – minimal risk of complications;

• performed under local anesthesia;

• possibility to leave the clinic 2-3 hours after the operation;

• cosmetic effect (the puncture scar is almost invisible);

• short and easy rehabilitation period.

Spine surgeries at «Oxford Medical» is performed by a spinal surgeon with many years of experience, who has been trained in Germany and other European countries.

Trust your health to professionals! Make an appointment with a spinal surgeon at a time convenient for you. Do not postpone your visit to the doctor - at an early stage, you can get rid of pain in 1 procedure.

There are several types of protrusions depending on the direction of the disc protrusion:

• foraminal protrusion – protrusion towards the spinal canal and nerve roots;

• dorsal – the nucleus protrudes towards the back wall of the spine;

• circular protrusion - manifests itself as a uniform protrusion of the disc in all directions;

• median protrusion – protrusion of the disc towards the center of the spinal canal;

• paramedian protrusion - the nucleus of the intervertebral disc protrudes beyond the annulus fibrosus to the side (left or right).

Each type of protrusion has its own characteristics and may require an individual approach to treatment.

Surgery is a last resort and is only prescribed when the patient is bothered by the symptoms of the disease and conservative treatment does not help.

A comprehensive examination is mandatory before surgical intervention. It may include:

• X-ray;

• Computed tomography (CT);

• Magnetic resonance tomography (MRI);

• Preoperative examinations (tests, cardiogram, etc.).

When performing CT in Bereznyaki in our clinic, the spine is scanned with slices in increments of 1 mm. Their results allow you to detect protrusions, determine their localization, degree of protrusion and other features.

At «Oxford Medical» you can undergo preoperative diagnostics in one or two visits to the clinic at a convenient time.

At «Oxford Medical», an innovative minimally invasive technique is used to treat symptomatic protrusions and hernias in the early stages.

Radiofrequency disc-annuloplasty using the Disc-FX system allows you to do without surgical incisions and perform all manipulations through a single puncture with a diameter of 4 mm. An endoscope is passed through it to the intervertebral disc, through which a special surgical cannula is inserted.

The operation is performed simultaneously under endoscopic and X-ray control. This provides the surgeon with a high-quality, all-round examination and allows him to work with maximum accuracy.

During the operation, 3 procedures are performed at once: nucleotomy, nucleoplasty and annuloplasty. Their essence is to reduce the size of the nucleus pulposus and strengthen the fibrous ring, as well as eliminate spinal cord compression and nerve root compression. Thanks to this comprehensive approach, the effectiveness of the operation is over 80% - most patients experience relief from pain and other symptoms within a few hours. At the same time, the risk of relapse and other complications is practically eliminated.

The operation using the Disc-FX technology is performed using the latest generation of high-tech equipment, including the C-arm X-ray complex, the X-ray transparent operating table and the Trigger-Flex high-frequency electrode.

Local anesthesia is used for pain relief. After the operation, a small sterile bandage is applied to the puncture site.

The advantage of minimally invasive surgery is that the patient can leave the clinic within 2-3 hours after its completion.

Due to minimal damage to healthy tissues, rehabilitation is quick and easy. As a rule, the patient can return to work after 3 days. However, it is recommended to avoid heavy lifting and heavy physical exertion for 1-2 weeks.

Depending on the diagnosis and individual characteristics, the patient may be recommended medication or physiotherapy after surgery. In particular, treatment of osteochondrosis may be prescribed, if it is one of the causes of the protrusion.

«Oxford Medical» has a modern high-tech surgery department, equipped with the latest equipment for diagnostics and operations of any complexity. We have assembled a team of the best surgeons who are perfectly versed in modern innovative techniques. Our main goal – to perform high-quality and safe surgical treatment using advanced access technologies for Ukrainians.

The cost of surgical treatment of protrusion may vary depending on several factors:

• the method of surgical intervention;

• the number and localization of protrusions;

• the presence of complications and individual characteristics of the patient.

Radiofrequency microsurgical disc-annuloplasty using the Disc-FX system requires the availability of modern expensive equipment in the clinic and the highest skill of the surgeon. In this regard, the cost of such an operation is somewhat more expensive than classical ones. However, this is offset by the reduction in costs associated with prolonged hospitalization and postoperative rehabilitation. The microsurgical technique is innovative and allows for effective treatment of protrusion in 1 visit to the clinic, and thanks to incisions only 4 mm long, recovery is quick and easy.

You can find out the prices for operations for disc protrusions here. A spinal surgeon will advise you more precisely on this issue during a preliminary consultation. Make an appointment at the department of spinal surgery – call our contact center or leave a request on the website.