What are the common diseases in spinal surgery?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have some pain in my neck area, and I'm not sure what's causing it. The pain comes and goes. I would like to know more about common diseases of the spine treated in orthopedic surgery.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Common diseases in spinal surgery mainly include: 1. Degenerative spinal diseases: such as cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc disease, and intervertebral disc herniation. These are commonly seen in middle-aged and elderly populations and are often accompanied by symptoms such as pain and numbness. 2. Spinal trauma: including fractures and dislocations, which may be caused by accidents or falls. Severe injuries can damage the spinal cord. 3. Spinal tumors: such as hemangiomas and metastatic tumors, which require treatment via surgery, chemotherapy, or other methods. 4. Spinal deformities: such as scoliosis and kyphotic deformities, which are commonly seen in children or adolescents and can be corrected surgically. 5. Inflammatory spinal diseases: such as pyogenic spondylitis and spinal tuberculosis, which require surgical treatment to completely eliminate the underlying cause. All of the above conditions fall within the scope of diagnosis and treatment in spinal surgery and require corresponding therapeutic measures based on individual patient circumstances.