Dynamic stabilization
Increasingly Westernized lifestyles, lack of exercise, smartphones,
As the number of computer users has grown, disc herniation patients have increased sharply.
As a result, some 2.3 million people a year visit hospitals for disc treatment and surgery
Beyond the pain itself, most patients inevitably find daily life disrupted
Surgery and the recovery period were a burden. However, with continuing advances in medicine,
A method of treatment that overcomes these drawbacks has emerged.
The representative method is endoscopic discectomy.
What is dynamic stabilization?
A form of spinal fixation, this is a new concept in spinal treatment that stabilizes vertebrae with structural problems such as spondylolisthesis, spinal instability and spondylolysis while helping to preserve mobility. It is an implant-based treatment using an ergonomically designed artificial ligament and locking device, without cutting or grafting bone: only the diseased interspinous ligament and ligamentum flavum are removed, and the lower back is then reinforced with the artificial ligament and locking device. It is a precise procedure that strengthens the spine still further.
Dynamic stabilization surgical method
Stage 1
After general anesthesia, a skin incision of about 3cm is made compresses ligaments and nerves, damaged and unable to function normally Only the ligamentum flavum is removed
Stage 2
The damaged ligament pressing on the nerve, and the bone, leaving untouched the naturally existing Removed through the space between the spinous processes.
- It uses the natural space between the spinous processes, so no bone is cut away.
- If no bone is cut, there is no concern about bleeding or weakened cardiopulmonary function during surgery.
Stage 3
Ergonomically between the spinous processes, by inserting the locker, a purpose-designed locking device, After restoring the collapsed vertebra to its original height, The locker and the spinous process are joined with an artificial ligament It is held firmly in place.
Benefits of dynamic stabilization
- 1
- It can halt the progression of various degenerative conditions that lead to spinal instability.
- 2
- A special artificial ligament reinforces damaged or degenerated ligaments and holds an unstable spine firmly in place.
- 3
- Because most of the spinal joints and bone are preserved, the risk of after-effects from spine surgery is low.
- 4
- A minimal 3~4cm incision means a smaller skin incision and scar and faster recovery.
- 5
- It is a simple, quick operation without bleeding, so no transfusion is needed and no bone graft is used.
- 6
- Simpler and quicker to recover from than rigid fixation.
Post-treatment precautions
- Treatment results and duration may vary depending on individual symptoms.
- Very rarely, bleeding, infection or blood clots may occur with surgery or procedures.
- Temporary side effects may occur after treatment and vary with each individual's condition.
