Back Surgery Information Resources
Resources
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A spinal fusion is not always the only choice you have. Educate yourself and find the right solution for your needs
Surgery performed on the lumbar section of the back
Information on surgery to remove painful neck spurs
Information on laser spine surgery procedures
Treatments
Fusion is a conventional surgical technique in which one or more of the vertebrae of the spine are joined together ("fused") so that motion no longer occurs between them.
A laser is used to clean the facet joint and deaden the nerve that innervates the joint and causes painful symptoms.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy is the surgical removal of herniated disc/bulging disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord.
endoscopic approach to laminotomies to open up the spinal canal, without the need for general anesthesia, in an outpatient surgical setting.
Endoscopic approach to open up the foramen without the need for general anesthesia in an outpatient surgical setting.
Symptoms
With some back conditions pain will be felt in the lumbar region of the back
Arthritis in the spine is a cause of reduction in a patients range of movement
Damaged nerves can stop sending signals to muscles contributing to symptoms of muscular weakness
Often a symptom of herniated disc or pinched nerve, numbness can be felt in the extremities
When there is severe nerve damage from a pinched nerve, the muscle that works in conjunction with the damaged nerve may receive improper signals causing spasms
Causes
Herniated disc can often lead to conditions that require back surgery
Heredity can predetermine if you will have an increased risk level for back conditions.
As we age our bodies begin to break down. This is especially true for the spinal region in our back.