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- Traditional Back Surgery for Spine Arthritis
Traditional Back Surgery for Spine Arthritis
Traditional back surgery, often referred to as "open spine surgery," is a procedure used to treat conditions affecting the spine such as spine arthritis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures, bone spurs, and others. During traditional back surgery, the patient is sedated using general anesthesia, and a long incision (usually 5 to 6 inches) is made through the muscles and soft tissues to access the affected part of the spine. The muscles are disconnected from their attachments to the spine and are retracted off to the side.
Traditional back surgery requires a post-operative hospital stay of 5 to 7 days on average, and the patient will require pain medication for 2 to 4 weeks. The incisions take around 7 to 14 days to heal, and full recovery for the entire process can take up to a year. During the healing process, scar tissue is likely to develop as a result of the disruption to such a large area of muscle and soft tissue.
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The LSI Alternative
An alternative to traditional back surgery is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure, like the type we offer at Laser Spine Institute (LSI). If you’ve tried conservative treatments without showing improvement and you’re tired of living in pain, you may want to visit our testimonials page to see how minimally invasive procedures at LSI have helped others reclaim their lives. If you’ve visited our FAQ page as well and still have questions, contact us and a member of our caring staff would be happy to help you. We also can offer you a free MRI or CT scan review to determine if our revolutionary procedures are appropriate in your case.
Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.
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