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Herniated Disc Surgery

The decision to undergo herniated disc surgery is usually made when back or neck pain has not been sufficiently managed with conservative, non-invasive methods. In most instances, the pain and pain-related symptoms of a herniated disc can be treated non-surgically, but in a small percentage of the population, the symptoms become severe enough to warrant surgical intervention. If you are suffering from a herniated disc and are considering surgery, contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI) to learn about endoscopic spine procedures.

Historically, spine surgery has been an open back or neck procedure. An open back procedure means that a patient suffering from a severely herniated disc is put under general anesthesia, the herniated disc is surgically cut out, the adjacent vertebrae are fused together, and the patient is stitched. The obvious ramification of this procedure is that it is a massively intrusive surgery. After open back surgery, a patient can expect hospitalization, lengthy recovery and rehabilitation, and the ever-present fear of failed back surgery syndrome – not to mention the risk of scar tissue, hemorrhaging, and infection.

However, advances in laser technology have made herniated disc surgery more precise than ever, and Laser Spine Institute (LSI) is at the forefront of this emerging branch of orthopedic surgery. Known as endoscopic spine surgery, these minimally invasive, outpatient procedures are a gentle alternative to open back surgery. For example, LSI offers a procedure known as a percutaneous endoscopic discectomy. In this procedure, a surgeon carefully removes the piece of the herniated disc that is causing nerve compression and pain with a tiny laser. This whole procedure usually takes less than an hour, and requires very little post-operative recovery.

Some other advantages of endoscopic herniated disc surgery include:

• Shorter procedure
• Smaller incision
• Much quicker rehabilitation
• Patients aren’t required to stay overnight
• Fewer risks
• Computer-assisted surgery is more precise

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To learn more about endoscopic herniated disc procedures and for a free review of your MRI or CT scan, contact LSI today. At LSI, we pride ourselves in offering meaningful pain relief without the hassle and uncertainty of open back surgery.

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