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Orthopedic Origins

The word orthopedic comes to us from 18th-century French physician Nicholas Andry, who coined the term using the Greek words orthos (“straight” or “correct”) and paideion (“child”). From these words, Andry created the French word orthopedique to describe the medical practice of maintaining or correcting the form or structure of the body. This is the root of orthopedics, a branch of medicine concerned primarily with the musculoskeletal system and its function and integrity.

Spinal Anatomy

The core of the musculoskeletal system is the spine. Through the spinal column runs the network of cords and fibers which facilitate the flow of electrical impulses that move every muscle in our body. The spine also takes quite a beating throughout its lifetime—from the day-to-day pounding of our walking to the impact of a football game—and sustains some of the most pronounced wear and tear. As a result, the spine is particularly susceptible to orthopedic problems, such as spinal arthritis, bone spurs, foraminal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and others.

Orthopedic Treatment

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At Laser Spine Institute (LSI), orthopedic medicine is at the very heart of what we do, as we seek to restore the structural integrity and function of the spines of our patients, many of whom have no other alternative but orthopedic surgery. Our minimally invasive laser-assisted procedures are designed to focus on structural and functional issues of the spine as efficiently and effectively as possible. For more information or to set up a free review of your last CT scan or MRI, contact LSI today.

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