NJ Sciatica Surgeon Costs and Reviews

If you are suffering from sciatica, it's important to get effective treatment so that you can start living life again. Although many patients find relief without surgery, sometimes sciatica will only respond to surgical treatment. In this case, it's important to find an affordable, effective surgeon.

About Sciatica

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the leg, is inflamed or compressed. This can occur for a wide range of reasons. Some patients have a physiological predisposition to sciatica, due to a naturally tighter piriformis muscle. Other patients have spine issues that have developed over time, such as herniated discs or bone spurs, which compress the sciatic nerve.

Regardless of the cause, the symptoms of sciatica are easily identifiable. Patients may experience shooting pain in the leg or buttocks, pain in the lower back, numbness in the leg, or muscle weakness in the leg. Symptoms usually occur on just one side of the body, although it is possible for both sides to be affected.

Surgical Costs

Surgery is a costly affair in modern America, but there are some ways to keep costs to a minimum. First, patients should understand that surgery should be covered by insurance, which means that the exact out of pocket cost will depend largely on insurance coverage.

Doctors can also take steps to keep costs to a minimum. Running an efficient office helps in this regard. It also helps if doctors use minimally invasive methods, like laser spine surgery, whenever possible.

If you can't manage the cost of surgery on your own, you may still be able to get surgical treatment. There are a number of financing options to help you manage your portion of the cost.

Reviews

To find a great spine surgeon, it's a good idea to read some reviews before scheduling a consultation. Keep an eye out for the overall trends in what patients have to say, rather than an individual experience.

To schedule a consultation about treatment for your sciatica, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (212) 430-0312.