Neck pain results from fatigue, and many times is a result of the dysfunctionality of spine structure. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support and connect the spine are prone to many injuries. Neck pain due to fatigue or the one resulting from strenuous muscular or motor work subsides with the right type of conservative treatments. However, injuries that cause degenerative changes in the structure need surgery. Few to name are herniated disc, bone spurs, pressure on nerves, and spinal cord.
Thyroid Surgery
The thyroid is a gland at the base of the neck. It plays a vital role in controlling the metabolism of the body. Severe malfunctioning of the gland needs experts to perform Thyroidectomy. It is a laparoscopy procedure. It involves a minimally invasive surgery done through a small horizontal incision in the front of the neck. Experts based on the cause for surgery decide whether to remove just a single lobe, a portion of a lobe, and the isthmus or other structures. Through the small incision using surgical instruments, experts remove the gland or a part of the gland.
Submandibular Surgery
The submandibular gland is the salivary gland located below the jaw. It performs various functions that are essential for maintaining oral health. The gland supplies minerals remove food matter and maintain mouth health. It helps with speaking, eating, chewing, and even aids digestion. Malfunctioning of the submandibular gland causes a reduced amount of saliva production that can lead to dry mouth. It is not a much cause of worry as there are many other salivary glands left in and around the mouth that will keep it moist. Causes of malfunctioning in the submandibular gland relate to medical conditions, history of radiation therapy, a few to name. Diagnosis needs experts to perform a biopsy, endopsy, and sometimes imaging tests as well. If there is a need surgeon recommends the removal of the submandibular gland. It involves making an incision in the upper part of the neck just below the jawline to remove the gland.
Parotid Surgery
Parotid glands are salivary glands located in front of the ears on each side of the face. There exist many salivary glands in the lips, mouth, and other parts of the face. But parotid glands are more prone to salivary gland tumours. Mostly, the growth is noncancerous and does not cause pain, but it results in other discomforts. A person may experience swelling in the face or jaw, numbness, burning or prickling sensations in the face, or a loss of facial movement. Diagnosis involves physical examination accompanied by biopsy and imaging tests. In case experts find out the growth of cells to be cancerous, they may recommend parotidectomy. It includes the removal of parts or the whole Parotid gland. In case cancer has grown into nearby bone and muscles, a more extensive operation may be necessary. Surgery needs precision and accuracy as experts need to avoid damage to the facial nerve that runs through the parotid gland. The facial nerve controls facial movement, so stretching or cutting the nerve can cause partial or complete paralysis of the face that can be temporary or permanent. In any case, if it gets affected, surgeons repair it using grafting techniques.
Facial & Oral Surgeries
Maxillofacial surgeons cater to conditions that arise due to injury to the head, neck, mouth, jaw, and face. The experts do everything that falls within the range of reconstructive surgery to cosmetic surgery. Maxillofacial surgery is a field of medicine specializing in treating conditions in the face and jawbone area through surgical procedures. Skope has a team of experts who have precision in surgeries of face and jaws.
