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Dr. Anil Kumar Kesani is a Texas-based spinal surgeon who offers minimally invasive techniques for resolving back and neck issues. Describing the process of spinal surgery in a YouTube video, Anil Kesani, MD, addresses patients who find it challenging living with disabling pain symptoms.
Patients must be aware of the preoperative process, as well as the surgery mechanics and postoperative protocol. They should also be aware of the risks involved in the specific treatment that they will be undergoing. Among the more common complications of the spine following surgery are bleeding, infection, and hematoma, with the latter involving an area of blood that collects around the larger blood vessels. These types of issues can typically be treated quickly and without serious complications arising.
More uncommon complications include hardware misplacement and failure, nerve or spinal cord injury, and cerebrospinal fluid leaks. These issues may potentially require undergoing a further surgical procedure to correct.
During the postoperative period, patients must follow proper brace-use and lifting protocol over six weeks. Lifting is gradually increased to a point where physical therapy can begin and accelerate recovery. Having this postoperative knowledge allows people to make decisions that are best for them and to engage in the recovery process optimally.
