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Arthritic Spine Surgery
A last resort treatment for symptoms, spinal arthritis surgery is reserved for only the most severe cases of the disease. Only those patients who have tried conservative treatment options without success are eligible for this procedure, and of those people, many choose to simply manage symptoms and learn to live with them rather than take the risks associated with the procedure. However, a minority find that they simply cannot live a fulfilling life due to debilitating symptoms that are not reduced to a bearable level by all other treatments.
These conservative treatments may include:
- Epidural steroid shots
- Anti–inflammatory medications
- Pain medicines, both prescription and over–the–counter
- Muscle relaxers
- Rest
- Stretching
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Heat/ice compression therapy
Minimally Invasive Spinal Arthritis Surgery
An alternative to open back and neck procedures, minimally invasive spinal arthritis surgery is an effective, proven treatment for symptoms of the condition that provides a number of benefits when compared to open procedures. Thanks to the lowered trauma to the body and the use of local anesthesia, endoscopic procedures can be an option even for those people who are not otherwise healthy enough for open back and neck surgery. Some of the other advantages include:
- Smaller incision
- Reduced risk of infection
- Local anesthesia and IV sedation rather than general anesthesia
- Much faster recovery time
- Outpatient rather than inpatient procedure
- More
For more information on minimally invasive spinal arthritis surgery, and to learn about all your options with regard to treatment of your symptoms, contact Laser Spine Institute. One of our doctors will review your MRI or CT scan free of charge and let you know if you're eligible for one of our procedures, as well as discuss all your treatment options with you.