When is Herniated Disc Surgery Necessary?

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When is Herniated Disc Surgery Necessary?

For most, herniated disc surgery will never enter the picture. Most people who have the condition find that with adequate rest, it either heals itself within a few months, or the symptoms it causes can be managed well enough with conservative techniques to allow them to live a happy, normal life. However, for a minority of sufferers, the pain and other symptoms are too much to bear, and less invasive techniques simply do not provide adequate relief; they continue to experience a decreased quality of life. In this small fraction of cases, the doctor may recommend herniated disc surgery as a last resort – a final chance for relief.

Herniated Disc Surgery – Open Back and Neck Versus Endoscopic

For herniated disc sufferers who choose to undergo surgery, there are two main options: open back and neck surgery or a safe and proven alternative – endoscopic treatment. Open back and neck surgery comes with significant risks, as well as a long recovery period and the necessity of a multi–day hospital stay. In contrast, endoscopic procedures have much lower chances of infection and scarring, come with a recovery time of just a few weeks, and are performed as outpatient procedures, meaning there is no stay in a hospital. Plus, the incision required for endoscopic procedures is much smaller – just a few centimeters – as opposed to multiple inches or more.

For more information on herniated disc surgery, including the minimally invasive procedures performed at Laser Spine Institute, contact us. We'll have one of our doctors look over your CT scan or MRI free of charge and let you know if you qualify for one of our procedures.

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