How to find a bulging disc surgeon

If you have been told that you are a candidate for bulging disc surgery, or you think you might be one based on independent research, then it's important to find a bulging disc surgeon you trust completely. Going with a surgeon you don't feel comfortable with can be very stressful, and if you don't trust your gut instinct you may end up with bad results. Your doctor should have the technical expertise to execute the surgery excellently, and then support you through the recovery and rehabilitation period.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

The most important aspect of a bulging disc surgeon is whether or not they practice minimally invasive surgery. If they don't, you may face a very long and grueling recovery period, along with a higher chance of experiencing certain side effects. There will be some recovery period with any type of surgery, but with minimally invasive procedures that recovery time is reduced because the body has to do less healing.

For bulging disc surgery, the minimally invasive procedure of choice is laser back surgery. During this procedure, a laser, a camera, and special tools are used to remove the excess disc material. The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting using only local anesthesia. Patients generally feel their symptoms dissipate as the procedure is being performed, and return home symptom-free.

There is still a recovery period, but it is much shorter than that of traditional surgery. Patients can generally return to work in about a week and make a full recovery in about 6 weeks; this is about 1/4 the recovery time associated with traditional back surgery.

The best back surgeon in New York City is Dr. Datta of the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center. He is an expert in both laser spine surgery and pain management, making him uniquely equipped to treat back conditions. To schedule a consultation today, please click below or call

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