Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery is the form of minimally invasive spine surgery used in treatment of back pain, leg pain, arm pain, numbness, weakness due to herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
In endoscopic spine surgery a skin incision of about 5-7 mm is used to insert a tubular shaped retractor into the spine. The muscles are not cut but are pushed to one side to allow small tube enter the spine. Through this tubular channel a high definition camera is inserted to visualize the spinal anatomy, remove the herniated discs, bone spurs and thickened ligament.
Why Endoscopic spine surgery is better than traditional spine surgery?
Traditional spine surgery uses a larger incision as compared to endoscopic spine surgery which leads to some damage to the muscles, ligaments, joints and bones. After traditional spine surgery there is a possibility of some back pain and muscle weakness leading to future difficulties.
In endoscopic spine surgery there is a minimal damage to the muscles, ligaments, bones and hence minimal blood loss. The scar formation after endoscopic surgery is minimal which reduces the chances of post operative back pain and helps in quicker recovery.
Advantages of Endoscopic spine surgery
- Microscopic incision.
- Minimal blood loss.
- Immediate recovery.
- Reduction in pain medication.
- Preservation of spinal mobility.
- Reduced hospital stay.
- High success rate.