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Spinal Stenosis Symptoms Can Be Relieved Safely With Laser Spine Surgery

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms Can Be Relieved Safely With Laser Spine Surgery

There is a seemingly endless list of back problems that can cause pain and discomfort, but one of the most common - especially for those over 65 - is spinal stenosis. This condition occurs when a bone spur or other tissue narrows the space inside the spinal canal and pinches the nerve. Spinal stenosis symptoms include pain, numbness, and/or tingling in one or both legs; discomfort when standing and relief when sitting; and/or weakness in legs. If these symptoms sound familiar, you may want to consult a doctor if you haven’t already. They can order a CT scan or MRI which can help determine if you are indeed suffering from spinal stenosis symptoms. If you find this to be true, and the pain has substantially reduced the range of activities you can take part in, than your doctor may suggest you consider surgery. Unfortunately the traditional surgery for relieving spinal stenosis symptoms also comes with a host of potential complications. But Laser Spine Institute offers an alternative that is safer for patients while still being highly effective.

It’s better than traditional back surgery because it:

  • Requires only 4 or 5 short, out-patient visits to LSI on consecutive days, not a lengthy hospital stay.
  • Needs only one small incision and never involves cutting through muscle, which can take a long time to heal.
  • Requires no general anesthesia, just local anesthesia and deep IV sedation to keep patients comfortable.
  • Reduces the risk of infection normally associated with open back surgery.
  • Provides positive results quickly. More than 85 % of LSI’s patients report that they experience a better quality of life within three months of surgery and some even say they felt relief when they were still on the operating table.

If you’re interested in learning more about relieving spinal stenosis symptoms with laser spine surgery, contact us today. We will review your CT scan or MRI for free to determine if you’re a good candidate for LSI.

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