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Endoscopic Spine Procedures
There are many spinal conditions that are treated at the Laser Spine Institute. All procedures are uniquely designed and developed to provide patients with the best possible medical care.More on endoscopic spine procedures
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The type of procedures that are performed depends on the pathology that the surgeon is treating. Conditions such as foraminal narrowing caused by bulging discs, herniated discs, scar tissue, bone spurs, thickening of the ligament and facet hypertrophy can be treated with a foraminotomy.
Kate's story reflects the experiences of a Laser Spine Institute procedure, who appeared on "The Doctors Show."
Kate's procedure required an incision less than an inch and was easily covered with one small Band-Aid. The sight of her barely visible scar completely amazed the audience, especially when compared to traditional open back surgery's 5 to 6-inch incision. Dr. St. Louis's narration told how Kate's procedure required no hospital stay and how these procedures typically last about an hour, incredibly the same amount of time it takes to watch the program.
Spinal orthopedic procedures - back surgery procedures
There are many spine conditions that are treated at Laser Spine Institute. All procedures are uniquely designed and developed to provide patients with the best possible medical care.
There are four primary spine procedures performed on patients at Laser Spine Institute.
Conditions such as spinal stenosis that is caused by a herniated disc, bulging disc, bone spurs, hypertrophy of the ligament flavum, facet hypertrophy and scar tissue can be approached surgically by doing a laminotomy.
Most patients have multiple conditions occurring at once and may require a combination of techniques that include, for example, both a foraminotomy and a laminotomy. There are many times when a patient will have symptoms relative to a pinched nerve caused by spinal stenosis or foraminal narrowing as well as having back pain secondary to arthritis of the spine (facet disease). At Laser Spine Institute, we frequently treat multiple conditions at one time so that the patient does not have to return, keeping time and cost at a minimum. Since the procedures are minimally invasive and recuperation time is negligible compared to open back or neck surgeries, it is not any more difficult on the patient to treat more than one condition at a time. It allows our patients to return to their lives sooner and enjoy it to the fullest.
OPERATIVE PROCEDURES
During an endoscopic procedure, the surgeon places the first tube into a small incision. A series of tubes of increasing size are placed over this first tube, one at a time, to slowly create the opening to the spine. That means we can perform spine procedures with minimal damage to the surrounding muscles. The muscles are pushed out of the way and are not torn or cut. The last tube is about 18 millimeters in diameter and through this translucent, working tube we can insert the lasers, cameras, suction, irrigation and other surgical instruments. Once everything is in place, the surgeon can begin removing the bone and tissue that is compressing the nerve.
COMPLIMENTARY MRI REVIEW AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION
Take the first step in finding lasting relief by submitting your MRI report by fax for a complimentary review. A Patient Coordinator will call you to discuss the results of our evaluation and discuss what procedure will provide the best results for your specific condition.
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