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EDISCSCULPTIf you have back pain, you may be hearing a lot about your options for treatment, especially laser surgery. Below, we'll explore what you need to know about laser back surgery, regular back surgery, and the differences between the two.
About Regular Back Surgery
Regular back surgery is also known as open back surgery, which refers to the way the surgery is performed. During this procedure, the doctor makes an incision several inches long and peels muscle, skin, and connective tissue away from the spine. Then, the affected area is treated using surgical tools like scalpels. It's often necessary to perform major interventions such as the removal of bone (laminectomy) or vertebral fusion in order to produce satisfactory results.
The recovery time for regular back surgery is lengthy. A hospital stay is required, and most patients are out of work for several weeks, and take as long as several months to make a complete recovery. Although most people do not experience complications, the risk is higher than with laser surgery.
Most spine conditions can be treated with either open or laser back surgery. However, conditions like kyphosis and spinal tumors only respond to open back surgery. In these cases, the downsides of the procedure are well worth the benefits.
About Laser Back Surgery
In most cases, such as in the case of herniated discs and bone spurs, laser surgery is an option for spine conditions. During this procedure, a camera and a laser probe are inserted through small incisions near the spine. The camera is used to see the inside of the spine without opening up, and the laser is used to dissolve the tissue that is causing symptoms, such as the herniated portion of a disc. Laser spine surgery is often preferable for patients because it has a much shorter recovery time and lower risk of side effects.
Only a doctor can determine whether laser back surgery is right for you. To schedule a consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
About Regular Back Surgery
Regular back surgery is also known as open back surgery, which refers to the way the surgery is performed. During this procedure, the doctor makes an incision several inches long and peels muscle, skin, and connective tissue away from the spine. Then, the affected area is treated using surgical tools like scalpels. It's often necessary to perform major interventions such as the removal of bone (laminectomy) or vertebral fusion in order to produce satisfactory results.
The recovery time for regular back surgery is lengthy. A hospital stay is required, and most patients are out of work for several weeks, and take as long as several months to make a complete recovery. Although most people do not experience complications, the risk is higher than with laser surgery.
Most spine conditions can be treated with either open or laser back surgery. However, conditions like kyphosis and spinal tumors only respond to open back surgery. In these cases, the downsides of the procedure are well worth the benefits.
About Laser Back Surgery
In most cases, such as in the case of herniated discs and bone spurs, laser surgery is an option for spine conditions. During this procedure, a camera and a laser probe are inserted through small incisions near the spine. The camera is used to see the inside of the spine without opening up, and the laser is used to dissolve the tissue that is causing symptoms, such as the herniated portion of a disc. Laser spine surgery is often preferable for patients because it has a much shorter recovery time and lower risk of side effects.
Only a doctor can determine whether laser back surgery is right for you. To schedule a consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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