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Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Spinal stenosis surgery is a serious procedure that is only used when symptoms are so severe that they cannot be alleviated with normal, conservative techniques. Open back and neck spinal stenosis surgery requires a long incision of multiple inches, general anesthesia, a multi-day hospital stay, recovery time of many months, and no guarantee of successful treatment. However, many patients don't realize that open back and neck spinal stenosis surgery is not the only option, and there is another choice they can make for their spinal stenosis treatment, one without many of the disadvantages of open back and neck surgery.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Stenosis Surgery
In addition to open back and neck surgery, patients can choose from an alternative option known as endoscopic or minimally invasive spine surgery. This procedure treats many of the conditions that cause spinal stenosis without most of the side effects of open procedures. For example, endoscopic procedures require a shorter incision, therefore reducing the risk of infection. In addition, they are performed in an outpatient setting and have a recovery time of just six weeks to return to normal activity, as opposed to six months or more for open back/neck surgery.
For more information on minimally invasive spinal stenosis surgery and its benefits, or any of the potential treatments for symptoms, contact Laser Spine Institute. We'll be happy to provide you with a complimentary MRI or CT scan review as well as determine your eligibility for one of our endoscopic procedures.