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Spinal Stenosis Treatment from Laser Spine Institute Can End Pain and Weakness in the Legs

Spinal Stenosis Treatment from Laser Spine Institute Can End Pain and Weakness in the Legs

Spinal stenosis occurs when a bone spur or other tissue narrows the spinal canal and squeezes the nerve. The result is pain and weakness in the legs that can be so severe it makes simply walking from room to room in your home a chore. Without spinal stenosis treatment, the symptoms are very unlikely to fade, so it’s time to consider your options. Traditionally, spinal stenosis treatment requires open back surgery in a hospital where muscle and bone are cut to access the surgery site. This requires general anesthesia and can lead to a painful and lengthy recovery process and also increases the chances of infection. For older patients - the people most likely to suffer from spinal stenosis - this can be as uncomfortable as the original pain and even dangerous. Fortunately Laser Spine Institute offers another spinal stenosis treatment that is safer for all patients.

Here’s how it works:

  • A local anesthetic is administered at the surgery site and an IV drip is started to provide patients with additional comfort during the procedure.
  • A surgeon makes a small incision and inserts a tiny tube that gently pushes muscles away from the surgery site, resulting in minimal damage.
  • Larger tubes are gradually slid over it until the tube is large enough to accommodate surgical tools.
  • A laser is used to gently remove the tissue or bone constricting the spinal nerve. This relieves the pressure on the spine and related extremities.
  • The tube is removed, and after one to two days of physical therapy, the patient is discharged from LSI’s care.

This form of back surgery also comes with a historically high success rate. More than 85% of LSI’s patients say they have an improved quality of life within three months of the surgery. Some even report feeling instant relief while they were still on the operating table.

If you are interested in this spinal stenosis treatment offered by LSI, contact us today. We’ll offer you a complementary review of your MRI or CT scan, which will help us determine if you are good candidate for laser spine treatment.

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