Did you know that our body has a spine which is made up of specific segments? With these joints, our bodies are able to move easily and flexibly and not stiff. However, because of the segmented shape of the spine, it is not uncommon for some people to have a pinched nerve or in medical terms it is called Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP).
This pinched nerve condition can occur when an abnormal bulge appears from a bony cushion that presses on the nerves in the spine. The intervertebral discs in the vertebrae consist of walls or annulus which are very strong, because they function as a support for human weight during activities. However, the wall may break or tear under certain circumstances. Thus, the tear in the wall will become a pathway for the exit of the nucleus or nucleus which can cause a bulge and press on the nerves behind the wall and cause pain and a burning sensation that radiates from the buttocks to the lower limbs.
This pinched nerve condition is usually the most common among those aged 41-60 years. However, for those of you who are still in your productive age, it turns out that you can also get pinched nerve disease, because there are several factors that influence it. For example, the result of frequent extreme activities, such as often doing weightlifting and diving.
In addition there are also several factors that make a person more susceptible to pinched nerve conditions, such as being genetically has weak collagen tissue. Having excess weight or obesity and having experienced injuries from accidents or sports can also be factors that cause a person to experience a pinched nerve.
Pinched nerve conditions themselves have three types, including:
- Protrusion, which is a condition that shows a bulge in the spine, but has not disturbed your nerves.
- Extrusion, which is a condition when the core of the disc comes out of the annulus wall and presses on your nerves.
- Sequestration, which is a condition in which the disc core comes out of the annulus wall, then detaches from the segment and enters the spinal cavity, so it puts a lot of pressure on the nerves and disrupts your activities.
To treat this type of protrusion pinched nerve, you can do drug therapy, physiotherapy, and changes in activity and how to sit. As for the more severe types of extrusion and sequestration , they can be treated through a minimally invasive surgery technique, namely Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (PELD).
This minimally invasive surgical technique is performed by inserting a six-millimeter diameter instrument through the skin into the ruptured or diseased pad. Then, the device will be connected to a camera so that the condition of the bearings can be seen by the neurosurgeon through a monitor. Furthermore, the core of the disc that comes out will be taken and the ruptured annulus will naturally close. However, before the operation, of course, local anesthesia has been carried out in the area around the skin where the tool is inserted.
This minimally invasive surgical technique utilizes advanced technology so that the process has fewer risks and complications. In addition, administering local anesthesia will allow the doctor to be able to continue to communicate with you during surgery, so the surgeon will ask you to move your legs to ensure that there is no interference with the nerves.
In addition, minimally invasive surgery also does not cause a lot of injured tissue, so that scarring and pain after surgery will be minimal. That way, the minimally invasive surgical recovery process for a pinched nerve is much faster compared to open or conventional surgery.
So, that's an explanation of the causes of a pinched nerve and its treatment through minimally invasive surgery. If you experience a pinched nerve, don't wait for the disease to become chronic, immediately consult the condition with your doctor. You can get treatment for pinched nerves at EMC Tangerang Hospital using the PELD technique with dr. Harmantya Mahadhipta, Sp.OT (K)Spine with a practice schedule on Mondays and Wednesdays at 15.00 - 17.00 WIB. Don't forget to call the hospital at telephone number 021-5575-2575 to schedule a consultation with the doctor. Come on, overcome the pain caused by a pinched nerve so you can immediately move smoothly and #LiveExcellently!
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