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Dynamic Stabilization

Dynamic stabilization is a surgical procedure used to shore up a portion of the spine that has been structurally compromised after a back surgery in which large amounts of bone have been removed. Similar to a spinal fusion, a dynamic stabilization uses screws, rods, and wires to hold structural components into place. The difference is that after a spinal fusion, a bone graft forces two vertebrae to join together, therefore causing the spine to lose some of its mobility. Dynamic stabilization makes use of flexible prosthetic materials in an attempt to preserve the natural function of the spine, allowing it to extend and flex as usual.

Dynamic stabilization is usually performed in the low back, as this is the region of the spine that is most likely to experience a degenerative condition such as spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or degenerative disc disease. These conditions are usually treated using conservative therapies, however, and back surgery is a last resort. Oftentimes, back pain and other symptoms can be alleviated after 4 to 6 weeks of bed rest, physical therapy, medication, exercise, or other conservative treatments. Only patients who have tried conservative therapy but still experience severe and limiting pain should consider back surgery.

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As with any back surgery, there are risks involved with dynamic stabilization. The procedure is usually performed in a hospital setting under general anesthesia, so there is a risk of complications and infection. If you’re suffering from debilitating back or neck pain and your doctor recommends open back surgery with stabilization or a spinal fusion, you may want to contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI) to learn if you’re a candidate for one of our minimally invasive endoscopic alternatives to traditional back surgery. Our procedures have helped several thousand people worldwide reclaim their healthy and active lifestyles. Contact LSI today for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.