If you know that your current neck pain requires surgery for a herniated cervical disc compressing the nerve, you might feel scared—especially since it involves surgery near the brain, which can be even more frightening… But you can stop being afraid and worried because the surgeons at the Neurospine Center, Phyathai 3 Hospital, are spine specialists who are experts in both “brain surgery” and “neurosurgery.” Patients can therefore be confident in the safety of the procedure.
Double-Level Expertise Beyond Compare
Patients with cervical disc herniation compressing the nerve usually visit the doctor with neck pain that worsens with movement, along with numbness and weakness in the arms and hands. If the doctor determines that surgery is necessary, almost every patient worries because it involves surgery near the brain and fears whether the brain might be affected by the operation.
All your worries will disappear because the surgery for cervical disc herniation compressing the nerve (Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion: ACDF) uses a minimally invasive surgical technique with a high-magnification microscope. The incision is only about 3 cm long. The goal of the surgery is to remove the herniated cervical disc compressing the nerve and insert a replacement material in the missing part to fuse the cervical vertebrae together, allowing you to return to your normal life. This surgical approach has the advantages of less injury, shorter recovery time, and faster healing. Patients can walk within 1 day after surgery.
Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- The surgical incision is small, 2-3 centimeters
- Patients recover quickly, experience less pain, and heal faster
Reduced Risk: Because the surgery uses a microscope, it provides clearer details than surgery done with the naked eye
- Less impact on tissues compared to conventional surgery
Expertise in Spine and Surgery with Over 20 Years of Endoscopic Surgery Experience
If you need spine surgery, many questions and concerns naturally arise for patients and their families. But those concerns will disappear because the Spine Center medical team believes the best treatment is to cure patients without surgery or with minimal damage if surgery is necessary. This is achieved through minimally invasive spine surgery using a high-magnification endoscope and high-efficiency X-RAY equipment, which continuously reduces the size of the surgical incision and minimizes the disadvantages caused by large incisions in traditional surgery.
The medical team at Phyathai 3 Hospital has expertise in various endoscopic surgeries, especially using the microscope, with nearly 20 years of experience. We are skilled in using navigators for brain and spine surgery. Moreover, our spine surgeons are not only experts in spine surgery but are also neurosurgeons proficient in brain surgery, enabling comprehensive treatment of diseases related to the spinal cord and its connections.
Rehabilitation and Post-Treatment Care
Doctors provide patients with information in all aspects of treatment before surgery. After cervical spine surgery, physical therapy is an important part of rehabilitation to restore the body according to the doctor’s treatment plan and must be managed by a multidisciplinary team. Rehabilitation is conducted under the guidance of physical therapists who teach proper neck care, neck and back exercises to strengthen muscles, adjust daily postures, and modify diet to promote good health.
Self-care and choosing minimally invasive surgery are important for everyone. Phyathai 3 Hospital is the answer, equipped with advanced tools and a specialized medical team with over 20 years of experience in minimally invasive surgery. We also have a nursing team specially trained to care for post-surgical patients, enabling patients to return to normal life.
