Safe Spine Surgeries NYC

It's understandable to feel apprehensive about undergoing spine surgery. The idea of undergoing any type of surgery is often worrying to people, and the idea of having such a delicate and important area operated on can be even more concerning. However, the fact is that spine surgery is usually quite safe - especially when minimally invasive procedures are used.

Types of Spine Surgery

There are two main categories of spine surgery: traditional spine surgery and laser spine surgery. Both types can be safe spine surgeries when performed by a good doctor under the right circumstances. However, laser spine surgery has a lower risk of certain side effects, including:

• Infection - Traditional spine surgery involves a larger wound and a hospital stay, which puts patients at a greater risk of developing infections
  
• Bleeding - A larger wound also means a higher chance of excessive bleeding
  
• Clotting - During the days of inactivity following surgery, patients who undergo major surgeries are at a risk of developing blood clots. Clots can also be a problem as a large wound heals.
  
• Constipation - A relatively minor inconvenience, it's common for patients who undergo major surgery to develop constipation due to the lack of activity during the days just after surgery
  

In addition, patients who undergo minimally invasive surgery minimize their time away from work, which is highly desirable for many professionals - and the reduced, more comfortable recovery time is desirable for anyone who values their quality of life.

In some cases, traditional spine surgery is the only appropriate treatment. For example, spinal tumors cannot be extricated with a laser, and correcting alignment issues like kyphosis and scoliosis requires invasive surgery. When laser spine surgery is an option, it's usually the best choice.

To learn more about whether safe spine surgeries are right for you, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.