- Spinal cord injury
- Brain Tumor
- Lumbar disc
- Cervical Disc
Preoperative care for neurosurgery
Eat a light dinner the night before the operation and fast for 12 nights.
If you have nail polish, clean it.
Hair at the operation site should be shaved before the operation.
Empty the bladder (urine) before transferring to the operating room.
Before going to the operating room, remove jewelry, metal objects, head clips, dentures, etc., and be sure to inform if you have a dental implant.
If you have a history of illness and a history of allergies (medication, food), inform the nurse and the treating physician.
Tell your doctor and nurse if you have a specific illness and are being treated, as your medication may need to be discontinued and replaced with new medications, but hand over your home remedies.
Have all the required medical records before the operation, including ultrasound, ECG, test results.
If you are taking anticoagulants such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin, etc., be sure to inform and stop taking it at least one week before the operation.
Preoperative care for neurosurgery
Eat a light dinner the night before the operation and fast for 12 nights.
If you have nail polish, clean it.
Hair at the operation site should be shaved before the operation.
Empty the bladder (urine) before transferring to the operating room.
Before going to the operating room, remove jewelry, metal objects, head clips, dentures, etc., and be sure to inform if you have a dental implant.
If you have a history of illness and a history of allergies (medication, food), inform the nurse and the treating physician.
Tell your doctor and nurse if you have a specific illness and are being treated, as your medication may need to be discontinued and replaced with new medications, but hand over your home remedies.
Have all the required medical records before the operation, including ultrasound, ECG, test results.
If you are taking anticoagulants such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin, etc., be sure to inform and stop taking it at least one week before the operation.
Care after neurosurgery
Necessary training after lumbar disc surgery
Bathing is unobstructed 48 hours after surgery and water does not interfere with the wound.
After the moist heat dressing, the massage helps to relax the stiff muscles.
It is necessary to rest in bed on a firm mattress for two weeks.
Take care of the operation site.
Place the stitches dry and clean and cover them with a dry dressing.
Any muscle weakness; Numbness; Tell your doctor if you get murmurs. Intestinal dysfunction may manifest as nausea, bloating, and constipation for a few days after surgery, which should be reported.
To change position from one side to the other, place the bed in a flat position and place a pillow between the knees, then turn the whole body together and stretch it in one direction.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have a severe headache and a clear or slightly yellowish discharge.
Care after discharge from lumbar disc herniation
Avoid overuse of medications, especially painkillers.
Avoid bending or straightening during the first 4 weeks after surgery.
If your doctor tells you to use a belt or brace, be sure to fasten your belt before walking.
Foods containing fresh vegetables and fruits; lean meats and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to generate collagen that the body uses to prevent or repair damaged cartilage or discs, and dairy and a diet rich in vitamin C.
In order to prevent weight gain and due to postoperative immobility, do not eat foods containing starch (rice; potatoes).
Be sure to see your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
In case of any symptoms related to infection such as fever, redness of the wound; Discharge from sutures and chills and swelling and tightening of the wound; increase pain Tell your doctor.
Postoperative care of cervical disc surgery
Daily dressing of the operation and control area in terms of bleeding and swelling of timely prescribed medications.
Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection at the operation site, such as redness, swelling and pain, tenderness and fever, or a change in the color and smell of the discharge.
Use the necklace for 12 weeks.
Avoid sitting or standing for more than 10 minutes.
Hold the neck steady when the necklace is opened.
Keep the head in a neutral position.
Use a relatively firm mattress and chair. And use short heels.
Avoid prolonged driving.
Close the necklace continuously and wash and dry the neck with soapy water twice a day after removing the necklace.
Avoid sleeping on your stomach.
When rotating the neck, the torso and neck should be rotated together and in a straight line. If you feel a sore throat or difficulty swallowing, do not talk too much and use soft and puree food.
Support the head, neck and shoulders while sitting.
Wear special shoes when walking to increase stability.
You can take a shower a few days after the operation, and of course it is better not to moisten the area until the stitches are completely removed
Visit the office two weeks after the cervical disc surgery to see and remove the stitches.
Postoperative care of brain tumors
Regular use of medications, especially antibiotics and anticonvulsants, is essential after brain surgery.
In benign tumors, no additional treatment will be needed after the lesion has been proven to be benign and completely removed from the brain, but in diseases with some degree of malignancy,
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are also performed. Therefore, follow your doctor's recommendations after determining the type of tumor.
See your doctor if you have severe swelling or redness at the operation site or excessive discharge from the wound
In cranial base surgeries (pituitary tumor surgery) if clear fluid comes out of the nose, you should see your doctor immediately if you suspect a spinal cord leak.
Physiotherapy is necessary after many neurosurgeries. Follow your doctor's advice after surgery.
Many patients who have undergone brain surgery need support for some time to perform daily activities. While advising to start normal activities as soon as possible, such as walking, it is better for the patient to do only the necessary work for at least a week with the support of one of the companions. Return to normal activities may be delayed for more than a month.
It is necessary to change the dressing for a week after the operation. After that, it is enough to keep the wound clean and dry.
Sutures should be removed with the advice of your doctor.
Avoid wearing very tight dressings on the operating surface unless directed by a neurosurgeon