11/10/2025
✅ Facts about Spine Surgery:
It can be life-changing for the right patient.
For conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or severe scoliosis, surgery can relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve quality of life.
Minimally invasive techniques exist.
Not all spine surgeries are "open" surgeries. Many can now be done using minimally invasive methods, which reduce recovery time and risks.
Surgery is usually a last resort.
Most spine issues are treated with physical therapy, medications, or injections first. Surgery is only considered when these fail.
There are risks.
Like any surgery, spine surgery carries risks—such as infection, nerve damage, or no improvement—but complications are relatively rare with proper care.
❌ Myths about Spine Surgery:
“You’ll be paralyzed after spine surgery.”
This is a common fear but extremely rare with modern techniques and experienced surgeons.
“Spine surgery never works.”
While it doesn’t guarantee a cure for every patient, many people experience significant relief and functional improvement.
“If you have back pain, you need surgery.”
Most back pain gets better without surgery. Only a small percentage of patients actually need it.
“Once you have spine surgery, you’ll always need more.”
Not necessarily. Many patients have one surgery and never need another.
