Cervical Spine

Cervical Spine

The cervical spine, known as the neck, is the upper part of the body that connects with the thoracic spine. It is exceptionally delicate and it is responsible for multiple functions. The cervical spine is at risk for developing a great number of painful conditions due to its intricate and composite construct, as well as the forces and stresses placed on it by daily tasks or through a trauma.

The functions of the cervical spine are the following: holding and protecting the spinal cord, supporting the head, allowing blood flow to the brain and facilitating movement. The most common conditions that affect this area include: cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical stenosis, cervical fracture, and cervical kyphosis.

If you are experiencing any symptoms associated to the conditions listed above, it may be time to consult a specialist. Spine Surgery Greece will evaluate your symptoms and provide the best treatment plan for you. 

Lumbar Spine

Lumbar Spine

The lumbar spine, also known as the lower back, is where the spine curves inward toward the abdomen. Lower back pain is extremely common due to the fact that the lower vertebrae's role is to support almost the entire torso. As a result, it lifts most of our weight.

Lower back pain can be caused by a multiple of factors ranging from a compression fracture to improper posture. The lumbar spine nerves can cause extreme pain if the nerves get pinched or irritated from friction.

Some other common causes of reoccurring lower back pain include:

• muscle injury (which can occur from overuse or a sudden injury),
• fractured vertebrae,
• herniated disc (or damage to the cushioning between vertebrae),
• spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal),
• osteoarthritis,
• and a degenerative bone disease.

If you are experiencing any symptoms associated to the conditions listed above, it may be time to consult a specialist. Spine Surgery Greece can evalaute your symptoms and provide the best treatment plan for you. 

Pain Management

Pain Management

We use the term pain management to describe the specialty which focuses and treats all types of pain disorders including spinal, musculoskeletal and neuropathethic. Patients can avoid spiralling or at least reduce the severity of their pain through early intervention and accurate diagnosis. With minimally invasive procedures and proper use of medications, we can achieve our main goal which is to improve our patients' quality of life. 

If you are experiencing any symptoms listed in the conditions above, it may be time to consult a specialist. Spine Surgery Greece will evaluate your symptoms and provide the best treatment plan for you. 

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (M.I.S.S.)

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (M.I.S.S.)

At the beginning in the 1990s, a few factors led to greater implementation of microsurgical procedures, including lumbar decompression and fusion. Some of those factors are advanced and revolutionary instruments, better understanding of spinal biomechanics and refined techniques.

The benefits of using M.I.S.S. are the following:

• smaller skin incisions
• less blood loss
• reduced risk of muscle damage since there is less or no cutting at all of the muscle
• reduced risk of infection and postoperative pain
• faster recovery from surgery and less rehabilitation required
• diminished reliance on pain medications after surgery