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Neck Arthritis Treatment at Laser Spine Institute
While there is no cure for any type of arthritis, symptoms can be reduced in most cases. At Laser Spine Institute (LSI), we offer both back and neck arthritis treatment that often can minimize symptoms related to nerve compression caused by arthritis. In cases of spinal arthritis, nerve compression generally occurs when cartilage between joints deteriorates, resulting in bone-on-bone rubbing that causes swelling and the development of bone spurs. The swollen bones and bone spurs can press against nearby nerves, and those nerves can become irritated. Symptoms of this irritation include pain, stiffness, swelling, tingling and weakness or numbness that is localized at the arthritis site and often spreads to the shoulders, arms or hands. Neck arthritis treatment at LSI can help relieve these symptoms by removing the tissue that’s compressing the nerves.
We have several procedures that can achieve this goal, including:
- Foraminotomy
- Facet thermal ablation
- Laminotomy
Which procedure is used depends on what part of the spinal canal your arthritis affects. All three procedures utilize endoscopic techniques, which means the procedures are minimally invasive. Each requires only a small incision in the back or neck. A narrow tube is fed through the opening that gently pushes muscle tissue aside to access the arthritis site. Once the site is reached, tiny tools are used to precisely remove the offending tissue. Because the procedure is conducted with such precision, there is less risk of scar tissue buildup, infection and other complications. Recovery is also generally quick.
If you’d like more information about neck arthritis treatment at LSI, contact us today. We’ll review your CT scan or MRI and let you know if our procedures can help reduce your pain.