What is Spinal Instrumentation?
Spinal instrumentation refers to surgical intervention in spine surgery using metal implants and devices to stabilize the spine and correct spinal deformities. This method is applied to stabilize and stabilize the spinal segments when the spine becomes unstable as a result of various diseases, traumas or deformities.

Spinal instrumentation is used as part of spine surgery, particularly to treat conditions such as spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, fractures, spinal tumors, infections or spinal instability. The aim is to reduce pain by limiting any abnormal movement in the spine, speed up recovery and help the patient regain function after surgical treatment.

How is Spinal Instrumentation Performed?
Spinal instrumentation surgery usually consists of two main stages: correction and stabilization of the spine.

1. Correction and Fixation:
   The surgeon aligns the vertebrae to correct the abnormal movement or deformity of the spine. Once the vertebrae are in the correct position, the spinal segments are stabilized using metal implants (screws, plates, rods). These implants are usually made of strong materials such as titanium or stainless steel. These implants provide stability to the spine and help natural bone healing during the healing process.
2. Minimally Invasive Techniques or Open Surgery:
   Spinal instrumentation surgery is usually performed with two different techniques: minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Minimally invasive techniques are operations performed through smaller incisions, speeding up the patient’s recovery and reducing the risk of complications. Open surgery, on the other hand, is performed through larger incisions and allows access to a larger area of the spine, but the recovery time may be longer.
3. Bone Graft Application:
   During spinal instrumentation surgery, bone graft (bone powder) is often also used. This is necessary to ensure the fusion of the spinal segments. Bone graft can usually be obtained from the patient’s own body (autograft), donor bones (allograft) or synthetic materials.

Conditions Requiring Spinal Instrumentation:

Spinal instrumentation surgery may be required for the following conditions

• Spine Fractures When fractures occur in the spine as a result of traumatic accidents, instrumentation can be performed to stabilize these fractures.
• Scoliosis (curvature of the spine): Abnormal curvatures of the spine may require surgical correction. Spinal instrumentation is used to correct scoliosis deformity and stabilize the spine.
• Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae): When one vertebra slips on top of the other, spinal instrumentation can be used to stabilize and replace the slipped vertebrae.
• Spine Tumors: Tumors located in the spine can weaken the spine and cause fractures. Instrumentation can be used to remove the tumors and re-stabilize the spine.
• Spinal Stenosis: In cases where narrowing of the spinal canal causes pressure on the nerve roots, instrumentation can be used to widen and stabilize the canal.

Benefits of Spinal Instrumentation:

• Providing Stability: By fixing the spinal segments to each other, mobility is limited and the spine is kept in the correct position.
• Reduction of Pain: By eliminating the pressure on the nerves, pain and discomfort are significantly reduced.
• Functional Recovery: Proper healing of the spine allows the patient to return to daily activities faster.
• Faster Recovery: Especially when minimally invasive techniques are used, patients’ recovery process is accelerated and their hospital stay is shortened.

Why Metropol Health Group?

• Expert Team: Metropol Health Group serves with a surgical team experienced and specialized in spinal surgery.
• Technological Equipment: Operating rooms and imaging devices equipped with the latest technology support the most accurate diagnosis and treatment process.
• Minimally Invasive Methods: Spinal instrumentation surgery is performed with minimally invasive techniques to ensure faster recovery of patients.
• Personalized Treatment: Special treatment plans are created for each patient and the treatment process is shaped according to the patient’s needs.
• Fast Recovery and Results: Metropol Health Group achieves successful results that allow patients to recover quickly after surgery.