Back pain is one of the most common reasons for people being referred to a spine surgeon. The surgery is considered to be a treatment option when non-invasive methods such as pain medications, physiotherapy, and others. Spine surgery can provide significant relief from chronic and/or recurrent episodes of back pain.
Common conditions that lead to back pain include wear and tear conditions, such as degenerative arthritis and degenerative or herniated disc disease. Other conditions such as joint restrictions or sacroiliac joint restrictions, spinal curvature (congenital defects), scoliosis can also be resolved with spine surgery.
Infection, spinal cancer, fractures, or aneurysms can also lead to a visit with a spinal surgeon.