Everything You Need To Know About Endoscopic Spine Surgery
If you have been diagnosed with any spine issue that causes severe pain, numbness, or other signs, then endoscopic spine surgery can be the right treatment. Endoscopic spine surgery is an advanced minimally invasive procedure that provides faster recovery. The procedure is performed by making a small incision in the spine.
What Conditions Can Be Treated with Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Endoscopic spine surgery is effective for patients who experience back pain due to various underlying conditions such as:
- Bone spurs
- Sciatica
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Foraminal stenosis
- Facet joint syndrome
- Chronic facet disease
- Radiculopathy
To perform endoscopic spine surgery, the neurosurgeon should have a unique skill set and a high-level of specialization. Hence, it is important to select an experienced and skilled neurosurgeon.
What Benefits Does Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offer to the Patients?
Patients who undergo endoscopic spine surgery can avail the following benefits:
- Faster recovery
- Less pain
- Reduced risk of infections
- Minimally invasive
- Limited blood loss
- Low risk of deep tissue infection
- Preserves spinal mobility
- Reduced scarring than traditional procedures
- Reduced tissue dissection
- Minimal muscle trauma
How is Endoscopic Spine Surgery Performed?
Endoscopic spine surgery is a less invasive procedure that makes use of a device called endoscope. An endoscope is a small 7mm tube that has a high-resolution camera and light. Using this device, the neurosurgeon can easily see the internal organs.
Before performing the procedure, the surgeon will numb the surgical site using local anesthesia. The surgeon will make a small incision on the skin to provide a path to insert the endoscope device. Based on the diagnosis required, the surgeon accesses the spine either through the intralaminar or transforaminal method. The images produced from the endoscope will be projected on a monitor. This allows the neurosurgeon to clearly view and identify the issue.
Using the images projected on the monitor, special instruments are inserted to fix issues such as bone spurs, herniated discs, ligament problems, etc. Once the procedure is completed, all the instruments are removed and the incisions are closed with sutures.
Recovery after Endoscopic Spine Surgery
In most cases, patients who had endoscopic spine surgery can get back home within two days. You should avoid performing activities such as bending, lifting, and twisting for a few weeks after the surgery. You can undergo physiotherapy during recovery to mobilize your spine. You can resume daily activities after two weeks of surgery. However, athletes may require more time to get back to their work.
How Successful is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Endoscopic spine surgery is highly successful at treating back pain due to certain conditions. Patients who had endoscopic spine surgery have found a reduction in their pain and improvement in their spine mobility. Though endoscopic spine surgery is safe and effective, there are a few chances of risks. However, those risks can be eliminated by choosing the right neurosurgeon.
What Is the Difference Between Endoscopic Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Endoscopic spine surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery vary in terms of incisions. Endoscopic spine surgery requires a smaller incision whereas minimally invasive spine surgery requires a larger incision. The recovery is also faster for endoscopic spine surgery than for minimally invasive procedure.
Want to Know More About Endoscopic Spine Surgery? Meet Dr Vishwak Sena Reddy Today
If you have been suffering from back pain and want to know about endoscopic spine surgery, meet Dr Vishwak Sena Reddy. He is a renowned and experienced neurosurgeon in Hyderabad. With his 12 years of experience, he can provide best-in-class treatments for spine, joints and pain management. He focuses on using the latest minimally invasive technology to improve patient outcomes. If you wish to know more, call us and schedule your initial consultation today.