Laser Spine Institute – Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
At Laser Spine Institute minimally invasive spine surgery is a procedure used to treat symptoms of a variety of spinal conditions, including bulging disc, herniated disc, facet disease, arthritis of the spine, spinal stenosis, and more. This technique requires only a small incision, unlike traditional open neck and back surgery. Once the incision has been made, surgeons insert a small tube, slipping larger ones over top to slowly increase the available space while gently nudging muscle aside. When the last tube has been inserted, the interior ones are removed and the tiny instruments can be fed through to reach the surgery site. Then, the surgeon uses a video camera to view the site and small tools to remove the tissue causing pain.
In addition to a smaller incision, some of the benefits of this procedure over open neck and back surgery include:
- No general anesthesia – Because the procedure requires such a small incision and less trauma to the body, it can be performed with local anesthesia and IV sedation, which eliminates the side effects and risks that come with general anesthesia.
- Shorter recovery period – Due to the fact that there is minimal incidental trauma to muscles and other tissue surrounding the site of the procedure, and no general anesthesia is used, the recovery time for patients is significantly lower. In fact, most of Laser Spine Institute’s patients are up and walking the same day of their procedure.
- Outpatient setting – Unlike traditional spine surgery, which requires a stay in a hospital, minimally invasive spine surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, and patients are released the same day to return home or to their hotel room to recuperate.
To learn more about minimally invasive spine surgery, request a free review of your CT scan or MRI, or make an appointment for a consultation at Laser Spine Institute in Scottsdale or another facility, contact us today.
Laser Spine Institute makes the Inc. 500/5000 list for 2010!
In 2010, Inc. Magazine honored Laser Spine Institute with inclusion in its 500/5000 list of the fastest-growing, private companies as determined by number of employees and revenue growth over the last three years. Laser Spine Institute ranked No. 1,140 overall and No. 82 in the healthcare category.
Laser Spine Institute offers free ongoing seminars to educate prospective patients. These informative and interactive presentations are held at our surgical facility as well as various locations throughout the US, Canada and other countries.