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What to Look for in a Spine Surgery Center

If you’ve made the decision to undergo spine surgery after having tried weeks or months of ineffective conservative treatment, there’s a good chance that you’ve taken a significant step toward lasting pain relief. However, finding a spine surgery center that offers the latest in medical advances and a relaxing, nurturing environment is imperative to a successful treatment process.

Guiding Questions for your Spine Surgery Center Search

With so many medical facilities dedicated to surgical procedures of the back and neck, it can be overwhelming trying to narrow down all of your choices. Use the following questions to guide you as you conduct your research.

• About the facility— when was the spine surgery center established? What is its reputation? Are patient reviews about the facility available? Has the facility garnered any awards? Does the facility offer any appealing amenities? Can I see myself feeling comfortable at this surgical center? What type of post-surgical support is offered?
• About the doctors— who are the doctors practicing at this back and spine center? How many are there? What kinds of training and fellowships have these doctors undergone? Are there experts who specialize in my specific condition? Are the doctors willing to meet with me for a consultation? Are there patient reviews of these doctors?
• About the procedures— how many procedures have been performed at the spine center? How many procedures dealing with my specific condition have been performed? How many procedures do the surgeons specialize in? Are the procedures inpatient or outpatient? Are they invasive or minimally-invasive?

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Spine Surgery Center “Red Flags”

There are quite a few easily recognizable “red flags” that should tip you off that a particular spine surgery center is not for you. If the facility and its equipment seem out-dated or obsolete, you may not be getting the most recent standards of treatment. If the medical staff seems inattentive or impolite, it will be hard for you to feel comfortable at that facility. If during a consultation your doctor tries to avoid your questions or hurry you through the meeting, the facility is either understaffed or does not prioritize patient care and patient education—in either case, you may want to eliminate this facility from your list of potential options.

Laser Spine Institute (LSI)

The orthopedic experts at LSI are proud to offer state-of-the-art medical technologies, along with unprecedented standards of patient prioritization. Our minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures have helped tens of thousands of people rediscover lives without back pain, all while enjoying the calming environment of our beautiful outpatient facilities. For more information about LSI, or for a free review of your MRI or CT scan, contact us today.

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