Spine surgery is a type of surgery that is performed on the spine, which is the column of bones (vertebrae) that protects the spinal cord and supports the body. Spine surgery is typically recommended to treat conditions that cause pain, weakness, or numbness in the back, neck, or limbs, or to correct deformities of the spine.
Spine surgery is typically performed in a hospital setting and may be done under general anesthesia (where the patient is put to sleep) or under local anesthesia (where the patient is awake but numb). The specific type of surgery that is recommended will depend on the specific condition being treated and the overall health of the patient.