A New Perspective in Surgical Interventions

Surgical interventions in the spinal canal may lead to some complications, even when performed with modern surgical techniques. One of these complications is "neighbour distance disease", which can occur as a result of the side effects of the materials and methods used.

Surgical interventions typically involving screws, rods, and cages can affect adjacent joints over time. This complication, which can manifest five years after such surgeries, has the potential to decrease the patient's quality of life and may necessitate further surgery.

This condition is not only a result of surgical intervention but can also be observed in congenital spine problems. In individuals born with a fused spine before the natural development of spinal joints, similar issues in adjacent joints are referred to as "adjacent segment disease."

Opting for microsurgical methods can help minimize such complications. This surgical approach is executed with smaller incisions, minimal invasiveness, and a precise technique. As a result, patients experience less pain, faster recovery, and reduced postoperative risks.

Examining a case study, we can observe the successful treatment of a complication that arose despite the technical success of a previously performed surgical procedure, using the microsurgical method. The patient was treated with a minimal invasive approach and discharged shortly thereafter.

In conclusion, the use of microsurgical methods to minimize complications and improve the quality of life for patients presents a new perspective in contemporary surgical practices.