Spinal Instability
Spinal instability means your spine cannot maintain its normal alignment under physiological loads. Apteum Spine specializes in diagnosing and treating spinal instability using the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques.
What Is Spinal Instability?
Spinal instability refers to a loss of the spine’s ability to maintain its normal pattern of movement and alignment under normal physiological loads. When the spine is unstable, there may be excessive or abnormal movement between vertebrae, which can lead to pain, progressive deformity, and potential neurological compromise. It can affect any region of the spine.
Causes of Spinal Instability
Spinal instability can result from degenerative changes (worn discs and facet joints), trauma or fractures, tumors that weaken the vertebral structure, infections, previous spinal surgery, inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, and congenital abnormalities. Degenerative instability is the most common form, particularly in the lumbar spine.
Surgical Stabilization
When conservative treatment fails to adequately address spinal instability, surgical stabilization may be recommended. This typically involves spinal fusion, where two or more vertebrae are permanently joined together using bone grafts and hardware (screws and rods). Apteum Spine utilizes robotic-assisted techniques to achieve optimal screw placement and fusion success rates.
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