Back Operations for Discs NYC

Almost everyone has experienced the discomfort of back pain at some point or another, even if it's just for a few hours after a bad night's sleep. But for some unlucky people, back pain doesn't fade after a few hours or day; instead, it persists week after week and even month after month. Chronic pain can have an intense effect on quality of life, contributing to other physical and emotional health problems.

One of the most common causes of back pain is issues with the discs. If the discs do not maintain their natural shape, then they can press against the spinal cord and nerve roots, causing pain and other symptoms. The three main disc conditions are:

• Bulging discs - A disc is misshapen but intact
  
• Herniated discs - A disc ruptures in one or more places, causing it to herniate
  
• Degenerative disc disease - The discs slowly become less fluid-filled, and become more prone to injury 
  

All of these issues can usually be treated without resorting to surgery, which is preferable for patient outcomes. If your symptoms are severe or persist in the face of conservative treatments, then your doctor might recommend that you consider back operations as a form of treatment.

Back Operations

When surgically fixing a disc problem in the back, the goal is to remove the portion of the disc that is pressing against the nerves. Traditionally, this was done by creating a large incision in the back and manually removing the affected portion of the disc. Such surgeries were highly invasive and had long recovery times, but they were sometimes necessary. Now, discs can be treated using minimally invasive laser back surgery, which helps to keep side effects and recovery times to a minimum.

To learn more about what treatment is right for your back pain, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.