Back Surgery – Discovering Alternatives
The decision to undergo back surgery can be daunting, especially when considering the risks and complications that can arise during and after an operation. When presented with the decision to have back surgery, there are probably a thousand questions swimming in your head. What if the surgery causes damage to the spinal cord or a nerve root? What if I go through the painful operation and recovery time, and my pain is still there? What if I get an infection? What if spinal fusion causes more damage in other areas of my back or neck?
There’s no doubt that open spine surgery presents the risk for infection, failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), and hardware rejection and often requires a lengthy hospital stay and long period of recovery. While many patients think open back surgery is their only option, this is actually far from the truth.
Laser Spine Institute
The orthopedic experts at Laser Spine Institute have developed a safe and effective alternative to open back or neck surgery. Unlike open spine surgery, our endoscopic procedures:
- Are performed on an outpatient basis
- Involve a small incision
- Utilize IV sedation and local anesthesia
- Do not require spinal fusion or hardware devices
- Boast a 90 percent patient satisfaction rate
In addition, 75 percent of our patients are able to return to daily activities within two weeks of their procedure, and most patients are back on their feet within an hour of surgery. Our state-of-the-art surgery center in Scottsdale features a variety of amenities to keep you and your caregivers comfortable before, during, and after the procedure.
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To help you get started, we are proud to offer a complimentary review of your MRI or CT scan. Residents and visitors of Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, and other Southwest communities should contact Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale for more information and to schedule an appointment.
