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Surgery for Spinal Infections

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About Surgery for Spinal Infections

Surgery for spinal infections is performed to treat severe infections affecting the spine, spinal cord, vertebrae, or surrounding tissues. The procedure helps remove infected tissue, relieve spinal compression, and stabilize the spine when necessary....

Overview

The surgery may include: Drainage of abscesses Removal of infected tissue Spinal decompression Stabilization procedures Biopsy for infection diagnosis Conditions treated include: Spinal tuberculosis Vertebral osteomyelitis Epidural abscess Disc space infections Treatment is often combined with long-term antibiotic or anti-tubercular therapy.

Understanding The Procedure

Symptoms That May Require Surgery for Spinal Infections

  • ⦾ Severe back pain
  • ⦾ Fever
  • ⦾ Weakness or paralysis
  • ⦾ Spinal tenderness
  • ⦾ Difficulty walking

Recovery & Outlook

Surgical treatment combined with infection control improves spinal stability and neurological recovery. Long-term follow-up is important to monitor healing and prevent recurrence.

Risks

  • ⦾ Persistent infection
  • ⦾ Spinal instability
  • ⦾ Neurological damage
  • ⦾ Sepsis
  • ⦾ Need for repeat surgery

Post-Operative Care

  • ⦾ Complete the full antibiotic treatment course
  • ⦾ Attend follow-up imaging appointments
  • ⦾ Follow spine rehabilitation advice
  • ⦾ Monitor for fever or worsening pain
  • ⦾ Maintain proper nutrition during recovery

Doctors Who Perform Surgery for Spinal Infections

Meet experienced orthopedics (bone & joint care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform surgery for spinal infections.

Dr Naveen Kumar B M

Dr Naveen Kumar B M

MBBS, MS Orthopedics

KMC: 112492

Consultant Arthroplasty, Trauma, Sports Medicine ad Arthroscopy Surgeon

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Dr Sharan Achar T

Dr Sharan Achar T

MBBS, MS Ortho, DNB, FASSI, FAO

KMC: 109282

Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

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Dr Sudhindra Dharmavaram

Dr Sudhindra Dharmavaram

MBBS, MD (ANAES), FFPMRCA (UK) - Orthopedics

KMC: 80575

Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon

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