Is Laser Surgery Right for Me?
Many people experience acute back pain from time to time; this results from muscle or ligament strain, and is normal. When back pain becomes severe, persists over a long period of time, or is accompanied by other symptoms such as muscle weakness, it may be caused by an underlying condition. Most of the time, such conditions can be treated without surgery. When symptoms persist, most routine back conditions can be treated in an outpatient setting by a laser spine doctor. Eligible conditions include:
- Spinal arthritis
- Herniated disc
- Bulging disc
- Spinal stenosis
Laser spine surgery can be performed on any part of the spine (lumbar, thoracic, or cervical). The procedure is minimally invasive, allowing patients to recover in a relatively short amount of time. There is also a lower risk of some complications, such as infections and blood problems.
On the other hand, certain rare or serious conditions must be addressed using open back surgery. Only your doctor can tell you whether or not you are a candidate for laser back surgery.
If you've decided to pursue laser surgery, it's important to choose a doctor who has a strong background and who you feel comfortable. Look out for the following qualities:
- A background in pain management
- Expertise in performing endoscopic spine surgery
- Board certified with a clean disciplinary record
- Good bedside manner
If you are in the New York City area, consider visiting Dr. Datta at the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center. Dr. Datta has earned national acclaim for his work in pain management; he now focuses on bringing people with chronic back pain effective, minimally invasive relief. To schedule your consultation today, please call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (347)-380-9138.