Private HospitalKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
JCI
ISOA tertiary care hospital servicing local and international patients with modern facilities and over 110 consultants that cover a wide array of specialties.
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At a glance
Key planning information for spinal surgery in Malaysia.
6 hospitalsList spinal surgery
Spinal Surgery in Malaysia is priced per case at 6 hospitals. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Spinal Surgery in Malaysia
Spinal Surgery is listed by 6 hospitals in Malaysia. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Private HospitalAmpang, Malaysia
A leading private medical institution in Malaysia which has obtained a number of international accreditations.
DoctorsAMDr. Abdul Muin Ishak
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Private HospitalPenang, Malaysia
An acute care general hospital in Penang with advanced facilities and healthcare professionals specializing in a wide range of medical areas.
DoctorsMTDr. Mathew Tung Yu YeeBGMr. B. Gunasekaran
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Private HospitalKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Neurosurgery is the surgery discipline focused on treating the central nervous system, peripheral nervous systems and spinal column diseases amenable to surgical intervention. In the last few decades, the greatest steps in the development of neurosurgery have been the implementation of microsurgery.
DoctorsAMDr. Abdul Muin IshakHRDr. Halili Rahmat
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Private HospitalPetaling Jaya, Malaysia
The specialists are backed by the best equipment technology can offer including 3T MRI, stereotactic image-guided surgical systems, state of the art neurosurgical microscopes for the precise location of brain tumours and safe removal of such lesions.
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Private HospitalPetaling Jaya, Malaysia
Neurosurgery is the surgery discipline focused on treating the central nervous system, peripheral nervous systems and spinal column diseases amenable to surgical intervention.
DoctorsZADr. Zurin Adnan Abd Rahman
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Description of Spinal Surgery:
What is Spinal Surgery?
This procedure is performed on the spinal column for a number of complications. It is intended to restore usability of the spine and its structures. One of these complications is a pinched nerve. The surgery is intended to correct any deformities that may impede normal function of the spinal cord.
Diagnosis
Treatment
Diagnosing spinal disorders is a long and complex process. It involves soft tissue imaging and other techniques. The main imaging technique used is an MRI. A CT scan is also used if the need arises.Besides that, the doctor examines the patient’s medical history and does other tests. These are done to rule out the likelihood of it being something else. Once that is done, the doctor may perform a background study into the patient’s occupation. All these factors help to determine if surgery is needed.
Treatment
Treatment for spinal complications depends on the specific complication. For instance, in the case of a herniated disc, spinal surgery is performed to remove all material that is causing the complications. This will then entail the space being filled with bone from another part or with a titanium piece. If the patient is suffering from nerve compression, an operation is performed to shave off part of the bone causing this. Nerve compression usually causes unbearable pain. The aim is to relieve as much pain as possible.
Spinal surgery can either take place through the front or the back. If the operation involves a herniated disc, surgeons prefer to go through the front. As a result, he/she is not faced with having to encounter nerves unnecessarily. However, surgery may also go through the back if it is required.
About Spinal Surgery
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Due to the invention of minimally invasive techniques, patients only need to stay in the hospital for a day. However, they may have to stay longer if the surgery was complex. This assists the doctor d
Recovery
Recovering from spinal surgery does not take long. Depending on why the surgery was needed, patients will notice that symptoms begin to fade. However, the first few days after surgery can be painful. After the wounds heal, the patient will be able to go back to their normal routine. However, sometimes this may not be possible. This is especially if the patient’s work involved lifting heavy loads. Additionally, athletes may have to switch careers.
Risks
As with any surgery, the patient’s risks getting an infection. However, this risk is reduced due to the use of minimally invasive techniques. In addition, there is the danger of lifelong paralysis. The risk of being crippled should be seriously considered. Besides that, spinal surgery carries the serious risk of death. This is especially if it takes place on the upper part of the spine.
After care
Continuing to engage in strenuous activity puts the person’s life at risk. A person should also walk around with a cane to avoid too much pressure on the spine. Diet should also be an important consideration. It will help to quicken the healing process.
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