Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Recommended treatment is generally open back surgery with high risks, hospital stays and a lengthy recuperation time.
Laser Spine Institute (LSI) has minimally invasive, out-patient, laser-assisted procedures that can help relieve the symptoms of degenerative disc disease and leave the patient free of pain. These procedures are called Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy, Foraminotomy or Laminotomy.
Click Here to see how you can get your life back in 5 daysLSI's minimally invasive spine procedures will remove the portion of the disc or bone spur that is pressing against nerve(s) causing the symptoms of degenerative disc disease. By removing or shrinking the disc or bone spur, they can decompress the spinal cord or nerve root that is being impinged. At this point excess disc material is removed and the symptoms of degenerative disc disease generally disappear.
Once the procedure is complete, the patient (with a companion) is free to go after 1 - 2 hours of monitoring. Patients are generally encouraged to take a long walk the afternoon or evening of their procedure. The patient then returns the following day for a post-operative visit to get clearance from the doctor to return home.
LSI has revolutionized degenerative disc disease treatment so that, on average, the process takes just 5 days. Over the period of 5 days patients will receive pre operative testing, surgery, a post operative consultation and physical therapy. You can read more about our incredible 5 day process here.
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Over the years, LSI has given many patients a new life - free of back or neck pain. Take a moment and read through a few of our previous patient testimonials and see whose lives we have touched.
The expert staff at LSI has put together FAQ pages to help you answer additional questions you may have. For any other inquiries, or to find out how you can get your life back, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
Degenerative Disc Disease Resources
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Degenerative Disc Disease Animation
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Endoscopic Alternative
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The endoscope and arthroscope are the exact same instrument. They are small tubes through which surgery is performed. When the tube is placed into a joint, it is referred to as an arthroscopic procedure (arthro meaning joint). When the tube is placed into an area other than a joint, it is called an endoscope. At LSI, we perform endoscopic procedures.