What is Spine Stabilization?
Spinal stabilization is a surgical intervention to ensure that the bones of the spine are properly aligned and that the body can safely perform all functional activities. As the spine forms the central support structure of the body, any spinal disease, injury or deformation can have serious effects on nerves, muscles and body functions. Spinal stabilization is often used to treat conditions such as spinal fractures, deformities (e.g. scoliosis or kyphosis), herniated discs in the back and neck, tumors or spondylolisthesis. The procedure uses special metal plates, screws and rods (instrumentation) to correct the relationships between the vertebrae and restore spinal stability.

How is Spine Stabilization Surgery Performed?
Spine stabilization surgery is usually performed to correct fractures, slipped vertebrae or deformities. The surgery involves a series of procedures performed by the surgeon to stabilize the spine and relieve the patient’s pain. These procedures are performed using various surgical techniques:

1. Preparation and anesthesia:
   Spine stabilization surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. The patient is completely asleep during the operation and does not feel pain. The anesthesiologist constantly monitors the patient’s condition.
2. Surgical Intervention:
   During surgery, the surgeon carefully examines the area in need of stabilization, targeting the tumor, fracture or deformity. The following methods are usually used to stabilize the spine:
   • Plates, Screws, Rods and Nails:
     Metal plates, screws and rods are used to provide stability between the vertebrae. These implants ensure that broken or displaced vertebrae remain in the correct position.
   • Fusion:
     To fuse the vertebrae, bone grafts or artificial materials are used to join the articular surfaces between the vertebrae. This procedure is essential for spinal stabilization and allows the vertebrae to fuse together.
3. Recovery and Rehabilitation:
   The patient’s recovery after surgery is supported by physical therapy and rehabilitation. Stabilization of the spine can often require prolonged recovery. Once stabilization is achieved, patients start programs such as muscle strengthening exercises and back training.

Advantages of Spine Stabilization Surgery:

• Reduces pain by maintaining spinal mobility.
• It prevents nerve compression and spinal cord compression caused by fractures and slips.
• It plays an important role especially in the treatment of serious diseases such as spinal deformities and slips.
• After surgery, patients experience less pain and lead a more functional life.

Conditions and symptoms requiring spinal stabilization: Spinal stabilization is required for a variety of conditions. Common causes include the following:

• Spine Fractures Fractures in the spinal bones as a result of traumas such as traffic accidents, falling from a height.
• Spondylolisthesis (Spondylolisthesis): Disturbance of spinal balance as a result of slipping of the vertebrae.
• Scoliosis and Kyphosis: Deformations caused by abnormal bending of the spine.
• Spinal Tumors Structural deterioration of the spine due to brain, spinal cord or other tumors.
• Spinal cord compression and nerve compression: Fractured or slipped vertebrae pressing on nerves, causing neurological symptoms such as pain and paralysis.

Why Metropol Health Group?
Metropol Health Group is a healthcare institution known for its surgeons specialized in spine stabilization (instrumentation) surgeries, state-of-the-art equipment and patient-oriented approach. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that patients get the best results before, during and after surgery.

Advantages of Metropol Health Group:

• Experienced and Expert Team: Experienced surgeons specializing in spine surgery and stabilization.
• Use of Modern Technology: High quality treatment for patients with the latest technological equipment and techniques.
• Personalized Treatment Plans: Treatment and rehabilitation plans prepared specifically for each patient.
• Rapid Recovery Process: Professional physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs for early mobilization and recovery.

Spine stabilization surgeries are performed with the right surgeons and appropriate treatment methods to ensure that patients lead a quality life.