Best Reviewed NYC Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons

If you have a spine condition such as herniated discs or spondylolisthesis, you know how important getting treatment is for your quality of life. At the same time, it's important not to use treatment methods that are more invasive than necessary. That's where minimally invasive spine surgery comes in. Below, we'll explore some basics about minimally invasive surgery, as well as how to find the best minimally invasive spine surgeons.

Importance of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Traditional spine surgery comes with considerable risks, although the overall risk of side effects is low. In addition, the recovery time is lengthy. Although traditional spine surgery is necessary in some cases, these factors make it preferable to avoid opening up the spine whenever possible. 

By minimizing the size of the incision and the amount of trauma, minimally invasive spine surgery makes spine surgery less dangerous. The risk of infection, clotting, bleeding, scarring, and more is reduced. At the same time, there is a lower chance that the doctor will need to perform major interventions like vertebral fusion. Meanwhile, the recovery time is about 1/4 that associated with traditional spine surgery, and there is no need for a hospital stay.

Surgical Treatment Options 

There are a number of options for minimally invasive spine surgery. One of the strongest options is laser spine surgery, which can be used for many conditions which would normally be treated with open spine surgery. During this procedure, a laser probe is used to operate on the spine, and only two small incisions about the size of a needle are required. Stem cell therapy and nerve stimulation are two other cutting-edge treatments.

Best Spine Surgeons

One of the best minimally invasive spine surgeons in the nation is Dr. Sukdeb Datta, head of Datta's Endoscopic Back Surgery & Pain Center. Dr. Datta provides a wide range of cutting-edge procedures, including those discussed above, as well as more traditional surgical and non-surgical treatments. Dr. Datta works with each patient to formulate a plan of care that's right based on their medical history and lifestyle.

To schedule your consultation with Dr. Datta today, please click below and enter your information or call (212) 430-0312.