In the kyphoplasty surgery, a small incision is made in the back through which the doctor places a narrow tube. It is done with the help of fluoroscopy to guide it to the correct position, the tube creates a path through the back into the fractured area through the pedicle of the involved vertebrae.

Using X-ray images, the doctor inserts a special balloon through the tube and into the vertebrae, then gently and carefully inflates it. As the balloon inflates, it elevates the fracture, returning the pieces to a more normal position. It also compacts the soft inner bone to create a cavity inside the vertebrae.

The balloon is removed and the doctor uses specially designed instruments under low pressure to fill the cavity with a cement-like material called polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). After being injected, the pasty material hardens quickly, stabilizing the bone.

Know the recovery process:

Following the procedure, you’ll probably stay in a recovery room for a short time. You may be encouraged to get up and walk within an hour of the procedure. Some soreness is to be expected.

You may be able to go home later that day. However, you might need to stay in the hospital overnight for monitoring if:

• Your procedure involves more than one vertebra
• There were any complications
• Your general health isn’t good

Your doctor will advise you when you can resume normal activities and if you should take any bone-strengthening supplements or medications. You’ll probably be asked to schedule a follow-up visit to check your progress.

An ice pack can help relieve immediate soreness or pain, but you should be feeling better within 48 hours.

When a patient requires treatment on their brain that cannot be done with minimally invasive alternatives, a craniotomy is performed. A craniotomy removes a portion of the skull to expose a region of the brain.

The procedure is recommended for various conditions including brain tumors, hematomas, aneurysms, skull fractures, foreign objects (such as a bullet), and infections. There are also many different names for craniotomies, usually referring to the region of the brain the bone flap is covering.

During a craniotomy, the bone flap is replaced following the treatment. A craniectomy removes the bone and does not replace it.

Process of Craniotomy :-

Patients will be given general anesthesia for this procedure. When the patient is sedated, their head will be fixed to a clamp device that will hold the skull in position during the surgery. An incision is then made in the skin in order to peel back the muscle. A small hole is drilled into the skull, and a specialized saw is inserted to cut away the intended bone. After the bone is cut away and the brain is exposed, the surgeons can work to correct the problem within the skull.

A laminectomy is a type of back surgery used to relieve compression on the spinal cord. During the procedure, your doctor will remove the lamina. The lamina is part of the bone that forms the vertebral arch in the spine. Your doctor will also remove bone spurs. These structures can put pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. This can cause:

• Mild to severe back pain
• Numbness or weakness in the legs
• Difficulty walking
• Difficulty controlling bladder or bowel movements
• A laminectomy is only used if your symptoms interfere with daily life. It’s performed when less invasive treatments have failed.

What prep do you do for the surgery?

You need to do some prepping for the surgery. Tell your doctor if you:

• take any prescription or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or supplements
• are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
• are sensitive or allergic to any medications, anesthetic agents, tape, or latex

Before the surgery, your doctor may ask you to:

• Stop taking blood thinners, such as aspirin
• Stop smoking if you’re a smoker
• Not eat or drink anything after midnight the evening before the surgery

You should arrange for someone to pick you up and take you home after the surgery. You may also need to arrange for someone to help you around the house while you heal.

When a patient requires treatment on their brain that cannot be done with minimally invasive alternatives, a craniotomy is performed. A craniotomy removes a portion of the skull to expose a region of the brain.

The procedure is recommended for various conditions including brain tumors, hematomas, aneurysms, skull fractures, foreign objects (such as a bullet), and infections. There are also many different names for craniotomies, usually referring to the region of the brain the bone flap is covering.

During a craniotomy, the bone flap is replaced following the treatment. A craniectomy removes the bone and does not replace it.

Process of Craniotomy :-

Patients will be given general anesthesia for this procedure. When the patient is sedated, their head will be fixed to a clamp device that will hold the skull in position during the surgery. An incision is then made in the skin in order to peel back the muscle. A small hole is drilled into the skull, and a specialized saw is inserted to cut away the intended bone. After the bone is cut away and the brain is exposed, the surgeons can work to correct the problem within the skull.

Brain Tumor Surgery is the usual treatment for most brain tumors. To remove a brain tumor, a neurosurgeon makes an opening in the skull. This operation is called a craniotomy. Whenever possible, the surgeon attempts to remove the entire tumor. If the tumor cannot be completely removed without damaging vital brain tissue, your doctor may remove as much of the tumor as possible. Partial removal helps to relieve symptoms by reducing pressure on the brain and reduces the number of tumors to be treated by radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Some tumors cannot be removed. In such cases, your doctor may do only a biopsy. A small piece of the tumor is removed so that a pathologist can examine it under a microscope to determine the type of cells it contains. This helps your doctor decide which treatment to use.

Factors and precautions :-

Treatment for brain tumors depends on a number of factors including the type, location, and size of the tumor as well as the patient’s age and general health. Treatment methods and schedules differ for children and adults.

Brain tumors are treated with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Our doctors also are studying a vaccine for treating a recurrent cancer of the central nervous system that occurs primarily in the brain, known as a glioma.

Depending on your needs, several methods may be used. Our team includes neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, a dietitian, and a social worker, who work together to provide the best possible care.

Before treatment begins, most patients are given steroids, drugs that relieve swelling or edema. You may receive anticonvulsant medicine to prevent or control seizures.