People who need surgery for routine spine conditions are faced with choosing between two types of procedures: traditional back surgery, and minimally invasive back surgery. Traditional surgery involves creating a large incision along the spine, through which the surgeon accesses the affected portion of the spine. During this invasive procedure, it's not uncommon for major interventions like spinal fusion and the removal of bone to be used.
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Posted on February 26, 2015
With insurance coverage, minimally invasive back surgery is generally no more expensive than traditional back surgery; in addition, patients are less likely to incur extra expenses from certain side effects. The overall benefits of minimally invasive back surgery make it a better deal in cases where both procedures are available as an option.
When the procedure is medically necessary, insurance will cover all of the costs except for your copay and/or deductible.
Reducing Costs
Posted on February 26, 2015
Laser spine surgery is one of the most cutting-edge medical procedures around; it has revolutionized the world of spine surgery, allowing patients to receive minimally invasive treatment that helps them return to their normal life as quickly as possible. During laser surgery, a camera, a laser probe, and any other necessary tools are inserted through small incisions in the spine. Then, the laser is used to remove any excess disc or spine material, thus relieving the symptoms of many common spine conditions.
Posted on February 26, 2015
Like all surgeries, a herniated disc operation is often very expensive for people who don't have insurance. Fortunately, if you are covered by insurance, your share of the procedure should be quite affordable. Depending on your insurance plan, you may pay anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars for your share.
The cost of any procedure encompasses a wide range of associated costs, including:
Pre-operative appointments
Surgical materials
Operating room costs
Painkillers and anesthesia
Antibiotics
The cost of any procedure encompasses a wide range of associated costs, including:
Pre-operative appointments
Surgical materials
Operating room costs
Painkillers and anesthesia
Antibiotics
Posted on February 26, 2015
Bulging discs are one of the most common causes of back pain. A bulging disc occurs when a disc loses its normal shape, become flatter and bulging in one or more places. There are several risk factors for this condition, most notably age and obesity.
Posted on February 26, 2015
Laser back surgery is a cutting-edge solution to common back conditions such as herniated discs and bone spurs. The procedure effectively treats common back conditions while reducing the recovery time and the risk of certain side effects. Patients quickly returning to their normal lives, symptom-free. While many back conditions can be treated without the use of laser back surgery, in cases where it is needed it can dramatically increase quality of life.
Posted on February 26, 2015
What you pay for laser neck surgery will depend on the exact procedure being performed and your insurance plan. To make sure that you pay no more than you need to, one of the first steps you should take when arranging to have laser back surgery is to make sure that the doctor you're considering going to accepts your insurance.
Contributing Factors
There are many factors which contribute to the cost of any surgery, not all of which are immediately obvious. The cost of the surgery includes:
Operating room costs
Surgical materials
Contributing Factors
There are many factors which contribute to the cost of any surgery, not all of which are immediately obvious. The cost of the surgery includes:
Operating room costs
Surgical materials
Posted on February 26, 2015
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, is compressed or inflamed. Stretching can help to relieve both of those problems, thus reducing the symptoms of sciatica and preventing future flare-ups. When the muscles are not tense, the chance of the sciatic nerve being compressed is reduced. In addition, stretching helps to promote blood flow, which means
Stretching Tips
Stretching Tips
Posted on February 26, 2015
For people who have been suffering from chronic back pain, getting back surgery can be life-changing. While non-surgical treatments relieve symptoms, a back surgeon can actually address the underlying issue. For example, if you have a herniated disc, non-surgical treatments will focus on reducing inflammation and increasing strength and posture, while surgery will actually remove the herniated portion of the disc.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Posted on February 26, 2015
Laser spine surgery is one of the most cutting-edge procedures around. Used to treat common spine conditions, this surgery involves inserting a small camera and laser probe into the back; the laser probe is then used to remove tissue in the spine. This minimally invasive procedure has many benefits over traditional spine surgery, including reduced risk of infection and a much shorter recovery time.






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