Flatback Syndrome Treatment

The human spine is intricately designed to maintain a balanced posture, but it is not perfectly straight as commonly believed. The spine is actually curved in two places to allow for balancing the weight in those parts of the body, and to keep everything balanced on your feet. When these curves are absent, the spinal condition is known as flatback syndrome.. Dr. Sina Rajamand offers flatback syndrome treatment at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery.

The natural curvature of the spine occurs first at the chest where the ribs join the spine, curving slightly forward. This is called kyphosis. The second curve occurs where the spine joins the pelvis, curving slightly backward. This is called lordosis. A loss of kyphosis or lordosis can disrupt balance and mobility. Patients with flatback syndrome often appear stooped and may need assistance from a cane or walker to maintain balance while walking.

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Flat back repair surgery near Reno, NV

CT and MRI imaging provide detailed views of the spine, allowing for accurate measurement of the curvature in kyphosis and lordosis. When these curves are significantly reduced, Dr. Rajamand can offer neurosurgical options for repair. So-called flat back repair surgery can take the form of osteotomy or pedicle subtraction osteotomy.

In both of these procedures, Dr. Rajamand removes a bone from the spinal column to facilitate realignment and restore the necessary curvature. These corrective procedures are typically combined with spinal fusion and fixation to reestablish strength and stability.

Very often, Dr. Rajamand can use minimally-invasive techniques to perform these surgeries, which allow for reduced risks and faster recovery. Contact Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery in Reno today to schedule your consultation concerning surgical flatback syndrome treatment.

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