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Spine Disc Surgery

Spine disc surgery is a common treatment option for patients suffering from degenerative disc disease, a condition that progresses with age and involves the breakdown of the intervertebral discs. Conditions like herniated disc, bulging disc, and bone spurs can all result from degenerating discs and, for many patients, spine disc surgery is the only way to find relief from debilitating symptoms, such as numbness, radiating pain, tingling, and reduced mobility.

Generally, disc surgeries are divided into three categories: non-invasive, minimally invasive, and invasive. Invasive surgeries are also known as “open surgeries” and include components like general anesthesia, lengthy recovery periods, and increased risk of infection and scarring. On the other hand, a minimally invasive spine disc surgery is done with local anesthesia and deep IV sedation. It creates a very small incision, which means the risk of scarring and muscle damage is greatly reduced.

If you have tried non-invasive options for disc pain relief, like physical therapy, pain medication, or steroid injections, and you still find that back and neck problems adversely affect your life, you may want to explore a minimally invasive spine disc surgery at Laser Spine Institute (LSI), such as percutaneous endoscopic discectomy, laminotomy, and foraminotomy. Let’s look at what some of these nerve decompression procedures entail.

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A percutaneous endoscopic discectomy is a back disc surgery that uses a small tube, allowing the surgeon to funnel surgical instruments to the site of damage, rather than having to expose the entire back. The surgeon will also use fiber optic technology to view the procedure on a video monitor as a laser is used to gently clean and dissolve part of the diseased disc. A similar procedure is used for laminotomies and foraminotomies, though these have different goals. A laminotomy is a spine disc surgery that seeks to remove part of a vertebra’s lamina to decrease neural compression, while a foraminotomy seeks to widen the foramen (bony nerve pathways) to decrease neural compression.

If you would like more information about any of these minimally invasive options for decompression procedures, contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI) today. Our team of experts is at the forefront of endoscopic technology, which may be the key to helping you rediscover a life without pain—without the lengthy recovery periods of traditional open spine surgery. We’ll be happy to review your MRI or CT scan, completely free of charge.

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