Besides pathogens and environmental pollution, the problem of bodily degeneration is also the origin of many diseases, especially the degeneration of bones and spinal discs. This condition not only commonly occurs in the elderly but also affects young office workers who may not have age-related degeneration but suffer due to improper lifestyle and body use, as well as those who like intense exercise. A common warning sign is back pain, which is one of the symptoms of the group of diseases known as “Herniated Disc Compressing Nerve”.
When doctors diagnose that a patient has a herniated disc compressing a nerve, treatment must follow the proper steps. However, if the condition is severe and surgery is necessary, there is now an innovation that helps make surgery more effective, which is…
Nerve Monitoring, a surgical aid device designed to reduce the risk of nerve injury that may occur during surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgery that improves treatment outcomes and increases safety.
The smaller and more precise the surgery… the more it requires an expert medical team
Although this innovation was specifically created for internal surgery, the effectiveness of the treatment still largely depends on the surgical team. Especially for spinal surgery using Nerve Monitoring, it requires a specialized medical team from the stage of lesion analysis, treatment planning, to detailed surgical supervision. The medical team must have prior surgical expertise, knowledge, and skills in using the equipment, as this is crucial for the success of the treatment. After surgery, doctors must continuously monitor the patient’s condition to track treatment results and prevent recurrence.
Real-Time Patient Monitoring through Surgical Navigation Devices
When patients realize they need surgery, they and their families often worry about safety or potential risks. Spinal surgery using endoscopic methods (Minimally Invasive Surgery) not only involves small and precise incisions but also effectively reduces risks or side effects from surgery. When doctors explain the details and steps of the surgery, as well as the expected outcomes, patients and their families feel more confident.
The surgical procedure: after the anesthesiologist administers anesthesia, the doctor attaches devices to the body at nerve locations along with Nerve Monitoring to guide the spinal surgery, ensuring patient safety throughout the operation, such as:
- Sending immediate alarms when approaching other nerves that are not the target
- Checking the strength and function of the entire nervous system in real time
- Confirming the location of the lesion (Second Check) to reduce surgical risks
Nerve Monitoring is a surgical navigation device that helps doctors see the internal structure of the nervous system more broadly, reduces surgery time, and significantly decreases side effects because it provides continuous monitoring protection. Nerve Monitoring is therefore an important device often used in brain and nervous system surgeries as well.
Restoring Normal Life After Spinal Surgery with Nerve Monitoring
Besides concerns about the procedure and outcomes of surgery, patients want to return to a quality life without enduring pain anymore. Spinal surgery using Nerve Monitoring helps reduce worries about treatment results and complications because this technique precisely and effectively addresses treatment goals as follows:
- Helps define the surgical boundaries by providing better anatomical knowledge of the patient
- Reduces complications and increases surgical success compared to general surgery methods
- Increases the success rate of surgery
Spinal treatment using Nerve Monitoring is a method applicable to many diseases because it has few limitations and helps treat pain more precisely and accurately. It is also a widely recognized technique internationally. However, every surgery requires a specialist to thoroughly analyze the condition first to select the appropriate treatment method, considering the patient’s quality of life and benefits as the priority.
