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Spinal Arthritis in the Back
Spinal arthritis in the back involves inflammation of the joints in the spine. While most times this is a condition that comes with age, it is not unheard of in younger individuals. This is especially true for those who have sustained an injury, are genetically predisposed, or carry extra body weight, all of which are risk factors for development of the disease. Spinal arthritis is also linked to a number of other conditions, including bone spurs, herniated discs, bulging discs, pinched nerves, and more.
Spinal arthritis and these related conditions can cause symptoms including:
- Pain
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Stiffness in the back
- Muscle weakness
- Limited range of motion
- The feeling of bone rubbing against bone
Minimally Invasive Procedures for Spinal Arthritis
In addition to open back surgery, minimally invasive procedures are available to treat symptoms of spinal arthritis. These effective, proven techniques utilize the principles of arthroscopy to reach the spine with significantly minimized trauma to the body.
Advantages of this procedure include:
- Smaller incision
- Shorter recovery time
- No general anesthesia
- No hospital stay
- Lower risk of infection
- No cutting of muscle to reach the surgery site
For more information on minimally invasive procedures to treat spinal arthritis in the back, and to request a complimentary review of your MRI or CT scan by one of our doctors to determine whether or not you could be a candidate for one of these procedures, contact Laser Spine Institute.