The Potential Dangers of Spine Surgery NYC - Dr. Sukdeb Datta minimalizes all risks

If you need surgery for your spine condition, it's important to fully understand all of the potential consequences of surgery - both positive and negative. Although the majority of patients don't experience side effects from spine surgery, it is always a possibility. Below, we'll explore some of the major risks of spine surgery NYC, as well as how Dr. Sukdeb Datta minimies those risks.

Risks of Spine Surgery

Complications can occur either during or after the surgery. Potential complications include: 

• Bleeding from the incision site
• Blood clots, especially when the surgery requires a long downtime
• Infection at the incision site
• Failure to relieve symptoms

Most side effects are relatively mild and temporary, and can be effectively addressed and treated. Rarely, severe complications up to and including death can occur with even the most routine of procedures.

How Dr. Datta Minimizes Risk

Dr. Datta takes patient safety seriously, and he works to minimize the risks associated with spine surgery NYC. One of the key ways he does this is through the use of minimally invasive procedures like laser spine surgery. With minimally invasive procedures, the amount of trauma to the tissue is minimized, while the surgery itself is more effective. At the same time, since the recovery period is shorter and there is no hospital stay, the risk of blood clots and infection is significantly reduced. 

Another key factor is Dr. Datta's skill and expertise in the operating room, as well as he and his staff's skill at caring for and assessing patients during and after surgery. With technical precision and preventative measures, it's possible for the medical team to minimize the risk of certain side effects. In addition, careful monitoring until you go home helps to identify complications early on. 

Finally, Dr. Datta and his staff educate each patient before they go home about how to care for themselves, and when they should call about any symptoms that should arise. With this education, patients can reduce their own risk factors and get help early on for complications.

Dr. Datta would be happy to consult with you about whether spine surgery is right for your back pain. To schedule your appointment, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery & Pain Center at (212) 430-0312.