🍀 Due to severe back pain, an uncle became unable to walk. After consulting with Phyathai 3 Hospital Myanmar, he decided to undergo spine surgery in Bangkok with confidence and trust.

💁 Before the surgery, we would like to briefly share the symptoms he experienced and the type of spinal surgery he underwent.

♦️ The 79-year-old uncle had been suffering from severe lower back pain. Along with the back pain, he also experienced numbness and tingling in both legs. As his symptoms became more severe, he was eventually unable to walk or even stand.

♦️ Symptoms such as numbness and difficulty walking may occur when the spinal canal becomes narrowed or when the nerves are compressed due to spinal degeneration or disc-related problems.

💁 Therefore, our Phyathai 3 Hospital Myanmar team arranged a consultation and surgical treatment in Bangkok with renowned spine specialist Dr. Theerachai in Thailand.

💁 The surgery he underwent was:

♦️ Sublaminoplasty at L3–4 and L4–5, involving two lumbar spinal levels.

♦️ What is Sublaminoplasty?

Sublaminoplasty is a surgical technique in which the lamina, the bony part at the back of the spine, is not completely removed. Instead, an opening is created from one side to the other to enlarge the space within the spinal canal.

👉 The main goal is to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves and create more space for the nerves.

💁 Why is this surgery performed?

It is commonly performed for conditions such as:

🔸 Lumbar spinal stenosis – narrowing of the spinal canal

🔸 Disc bulging / disc herniation – bulging or herniation of the spinal disc

🔸 Leg pain (sciatica) – pain, numbness, or tingling in the legs

🔸 Back and leg pain while walking

👉 The purpose is to relieve the compression of the nerves and improve the patient’s symptoms and mobility.

🍀 We are truly delighted to see that his symptoms have improved and that he is gradually regaining his ability to walk.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the uncle and his family for placing their trust in Phyathai 3 Hospital and choosing to receive surgical treatment with us. 🙏🙏

Wishing him a smooth recovery and continued improvement in his mobility. 🍀