Pinched Nerve Treatment
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 option that can correct the causes of a pinched nerve and leave the patient free of the painful symptoms. These procedures are called Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy, Foraminotomy or Laminotomy.
These minimally invasive spine procedures remove the portion of the extruding or herniated disc that is pressing against a nerve causing the painful symptoms. By removing or shrinking the disc or disc material that is causing the nerve to be impinged, we can decompress the spinal cord or nerve root. At this point, excess disc material is removed and the symptoms of a pinched nerve 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 to return home.
LSI has revolutionized the process of treating a pinched nerve and done away with long hospital stays and extended recovery times. On average, from start to finish, the whole process at LSI takes just 5 days. During this time patients receive pre operative tests, surgery, post operative consultation, and physical therapy. Read more about our incredible 5 day process here.
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Pinched Nerve Resources
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Pinched Nerve Animation
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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.