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EDISCSCULPTFor decades, when conservative treatments weren't possible, people with spine conditions only had one choice when it came to surgical treatment: invasive open back surgery. This surgery necessitated the creation of a large wound, and often the addition of hardware, the removal of bone, or the fusing of vertebrae was necessary to relieve symptoms. The recovery time was long, and the risk of infection, bleeding, and clotting was relatively high.
Open back surgery is still necessary today to treat rare and serious spine conditions such as spinal tumors; in those cases, the benefits outweigh the downsides. Fortunately, most routine spine conditions such as herniated discs, bone spurs, arthritis, and stenosis can now be treated using minimally invasive laser spine surgery when necessary.
Keep in mind that, even though there are minimally invasive procedures for spine conditions, non-surgical treatment is still preferable. Surgery of any kind will generally not be recommended unless symptoms are severe, get continually worse, or do not respond to other forms of treatment.
The Procedure
During laser spine surgery, only one or two small incisions, about the size of a needle, are made. Through this incision, endoscopic cameras and specialized tools can be inserted. Instead of using a scalpel to remove displaced bone or disc material, the excess material is dissolved using a carefully calibrated laser.
After laser spine surgery, patients recovery quickly. The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting without going under general anesthesia, and patients can return home the same day. Within about a week, most patients are able to return to work. Within about 6 weeks, patients can return to their normal exercise routines and other physically strenuous activities.
In New York City, the best place to go for laser spine surgery is the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center, headed by Dr. Datta, a nationally acclaimed surgeon and pain management expert. To schedule an assessment today, please call (646) 374-1799.
Open back surgery is still necessary today to treat rare and serious spine conditions such as spinal tumors; in those cases, the benefits outweigh the downsides. Fortunately, most routine spine conditions such as herniated discs, bone spurs, arthritis, and stenosis can now be treated using minimally invasive laser spine surgery when necessary.
Keep in mind that, even though there are minimally invasive procedures for spine conditions, non-surgical treatment is still preferable. Surgery of any kind will generally not be recommended unless symptoms are severe, get continually worse, or do not respond to other forms of treatment.
The Procedure
During laser spine surgery, only one or two small incisions, about the size of a needle, are made. Through this incision, endoscopic cameras and specialized tools can be inserted. Instead of using a scalpel to remove displaced bone or disc material, the excess material is dissolved using a carefully calibrated laser.
After laser spine surgery, patients recovery quickly. The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting without going under general anesthesia, and patients can return home the same day. Within about a week, most patients are able to return to work. Within about 6 weeks, patients can return to their normal exercise routines and other physically strenuous activities.
In New York City, the best place to go for laser spine surgery is the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center, headed by Dr. Datta, a nationally acclaimed surgeon and pain management expert. To schedule an assessment today, please call (646) 374-1799.
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