Herniated Disc Treatment
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Recommended treatment is generally open back surgery, with high risks, hospital stays and lengthy recuperation time. Laser Spine Institute (LSI) has a minimally invasive, outpatient, laser assisted technique that can relieve the symptoms of a herniated disc and typically leave the patient free of the painful symptoms. The procedure used to treat herniated discs is called a Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy.
This laser spine procedure will remove the portion of the extruding or herniated disc that is now pressing against a nerve causing the symptoms. By removing or shrinking the herniated disc with the laser we can decompress the spinal cord or nerve root that is being impinged. At this point excess disc material is removed and the symptoms of a herniated disc generally disappear.
Click Here to see how you can get your life back in 5 daysOnce the procedure is complete, the patient (with a companion) is free to go after 1 - 2 hours of monitoring. We generally encourage patients 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.
Incredibly, with the advancements that have been made in modern medicine, LSI has been able to refine the treatment process for a herniated disc so that, on average, it only takes 5 days from start to finish to reclaim your life. Pre operative testing, surgery, post operative consultation, and physical therapy take place during these 5 days. Read more about our remarkable 5 day process and start to take back your life today.
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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.