Spino-Plastic Surgery
Decrease wound complications in back surgery with the latest Spino-Plastic techniques
Spino-plastic reconstruction is a cutting edge field of surgery that marries the soft tissue reconstructive techniques of plastic surgery with the tenets of spine surgery. The risk of complications with spine surgery are well known to providers and patients alike and those risks can be decreased with reinforcing the spinal hardware and incisions with well-vascularized tissue. Spino-plastic surgery is often utilized in revision cases, multi-level fusions, and previous infections, however it can be utilized proactively to decrease the incidence of major complications.
Spinal reconstruction surgery may be recommended for patients who have suffered major complications, such as infection, hardware exposure, hardware failure, or wound dehiscence, or prophylactically for patients who are at high risk for such complications.
Before and Afters
- Decreased incidence of major complications of spine surgery
- Enhances quality of life
- Anesthesia
General anesthesia is administered for patient comfort. - Spine Surgery
The spine surgeon accesses the spine in their typical fashion and performs the necessary steps for management of the patient’s condition. - Spino-Plastic Surgery
Well vascularized tissue, typically the paraspinous muscles, latissimus muscles, and trapezius muscles, is elevated and transposed into the incision. These components are approximated with sutures to create an optimal healing environment. When necessary, vascularized bone or regional soft tissue flaps can also be mobilized to satisfy the medical indication. Drains are placed and the skin is meticulously reapproximated with sutures. - After a hospital stay of 3-7 days, the patient can usually return home to continue recovery. Physical therapy is started to regain strength and mobility.
A consultation is usually a 30-60 min appointment in our offices depending on the complexity of your procedure(s). You’ll meet with Dr. Conlon to talk about your goals and what you want to accomplish with your plastic surgery. Together, you’ll talk about the right procedure or set of procedures to achieve your desired look. Dr. Conlon will walk you through the steps you’ll take before, during, and after the procedure.
You’ll also talk about pricing, logistics, and all the important details that ensure you have everything you need to feel confident about your plan.
We’ll work with you during your initial consultation to go over prices based on your specific case and needs, but when we confirm our price, it includes all pre-op, surgical, anesthesia, and post-op care. You can rest assured there will never be any surprises.
Start by booking a consultation. It’s focused on you, completely confidential and private, and entirely pressure-free.