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Is general anesthesia used during spine surgery?
I am a 45 year old female and I will have spine surgery next month. Is general anesthesia used during spine surgery?
5 Answers
Yes. General entubated
Absolutely, general anesthesia is used for spine surgery
Boris Yaguda M.D.
When undergoing spine surgery, general anesthesia is the only anesthetic approach that I have utilized and have known others to utilize. There really are no other options if the bony structures are going to be operated on.
B. Robles, MD
This is contingent on the type of spine surgery. If it is a simple procedure, such as an epidural or spinal tap, the answer is no. If the surgeon requires input from the patient (ie. placement of a nerve stimulater) you will receive deep sedation. If it is more involved, then you will require general anesthesia.
Yes