Laser Spine Surgery
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Endoscopic laser spine surgery is used to treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica and other conditions of the lumbar spine.
It is commonly used treat patients who are seeking alternatives to a spinal fusion.
Endoscopic spine surgery uses a small scope called an endoscope to visualize the herniated disc. The endoscope requires only a very small incision resulting in minimal discomfort. This allows endoscopic laser spine surgery to be performed under light sedation rather requiring a general anesthesia.
The laser and micro-instruments are used in conjunction with the endoscope to remove the herniated disc. The high definition quality of the endoscope allows for unsurpassed direct vision of the herniated disc and allows the experienced minimally invasive spine surgeon to protect the nerve while removing the herniated disc.
Endoscopic laser spine surgery can also be used to treat foraminal spinal stenosis. This condition is also treated on an out-patient basis and leg pain typically resolves immediately.
Performing minimally invasive spine surgery is technically challenging for spine surgeons to learn. This has resulted in only a few qualified centers across the country, such as Celling Treatment Centers, that specialize in out-patient minimally invasive and laser spine surgery.
Unlike minimally invasive spine surgeons who do not user the laser, the laser spine surgeon will often address other causes of back pain during the same procedure so that all causes of back pain are treated during a single setting.
As a result of the small size of the endoscope, only a small skin incision is required resulting in a very safe and gentle procedure that is performed on an out-patient basis.
The spine surgeons with the most comprehensive training are board-certified orthopedic surgeons with fellowship training in spine surgery and additional experience in minimally invasive spine procedures. Laser spine competency requires additional certification and experience.
Most patients who undergo minimally invasive laser spine surgery find it to be a very reasonable alternative to spinal fusion.
In fact, for those who have failed to improve with physical therapy or steroid injections, spinal fusion has been the standard treatment for many years. However, patients now may choose minimally invasive alernatives to spine fusion and avoid the potential risks and complications associated with spine fusion.
Many of the minimally invasive laser spine centers offer FREE MRI Reviews as a cost-effective way for people to determine if they are a candidate for one of the many minimally invasive or non-invasive procedures.
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Depends on the psource of pain Andy. If it is leg pain , then laser spine surgery can usually treat the source of leg pain without having to take down the construct.
If it is back pain associated with broken rods/screws then they would typically be removed.
Usually a thorough diagnositic work-up can pin point the source of pain. This is done by interventional pain specialists.
If you would like your films reviewed so that more accurate information can be discussed, follow the instructions on this link, http://www.cellingtreatmentcenters.com/contact/fre
Thank you.
What state and hospital does he do the surgery from????
Andy Webb 20 months ago
Interesting hub. Would someone who has undergone an unsuccessful flexible fusion surgery be able to benefit from then having this done, or would the system of screws and wires used in the flexible surgery negate the benefits from this.