Laser spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure for back pain. It can serve as a treatment for degenerative disc conditions, sciatica, and radiculopathy. This procedure uses laser technology or a focused heat source to reduce the disc material compressing the nerves and spinal cord. A traditional back surgery would require a surgeon to make incisions through the skin and muscle, which may increase the risk of soft tissue damage. In laser spine surgery, the incisions are relatively ... [Read More]
Spinal Surgery
Benefits of Laser Spine Surgery
Technology and techniques to relieve pain from spine conditions continue to evolve. Laser spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat chronic back pain originating from nerve compression from a disc that has moved from its normal disc space. This cutting-edge procedure uses laser technology, or a focused heat source to shrink the disc material that is compressing the spinal cord and nerves. Laser spine surgery is not advantageous for many spine conditions. It is ... [Read More]
How Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Can Relieve Lower Back Pain
Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal in your lower back), lumbar degenerative disc disease, sciatica, scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine), and herniated lumbar disc are among the common culprits in chronic low back pain. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these spine conditions and dogged by low back pain that is resistant to conservative interventions, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend a minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) to provide you with lasting ... [Read More]
Why You Need to See a Spine Surgeon ASAP
The spine enables us to sit upright, stand, twist around, and be mobile. It also houses and protects the spinal cord, whose pathways to the brain enable neurological signals to be sent to and from other areas of the body – allowing us to do virtually everything we want to do. Therefore, the spine is vital to our overall health and well-being. If you’re having chronic or debilitating back pain or pain that emanates from the neck or low-back area, then it’s in your best interest to see an ... [Read More]
Spine Surgery and Severe Back Pain
Back pain is so common that people often shrug off this type of pain. However, if the pain is gradual and becomes chronic, or if it’s sudden and is practically debilitating, it may be time for you to consider seeing a back specialist for an evaluation. An experienced spine surgeon will first examine how you sit down, stand up, walk, and move your legs. You might also be asked to rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10. The doctor can then identify and diagnose the cause of your back pain through ... [Read More]
