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Herniated Disc Causes
Herniated disc causes vary widely, but for those who experience symptoms, the effects are what truly cause concern. Burning, tingling, pain, and numbness in the limbs and torso can make just getting out of bed in the morning seem impossible. The good news is that most herniated discs clear up on their own with time, and even those that don’t can usually be managed with conservative options like hot and cold compresses, stretching, steroidal injections, painkillers (OTC and prescription), and more. However, some herniated discs simply cannot be treated effectively with these methods, and surgical treatment becomes the final option for relief. For these cases, Laser Spine Institute offers an alternative to traditional open back and neck surgery: minimally invasive, endoscopic surgery.
Laser Spine Institute’s procedures can treat symptoms resulting from herniated disc causes including:
- Car accident
- Sports
- Aging
- Genetic predisposition
- More
Herniated disc surgery using an endoscope begins with a small incision. Into this incision, surgeons insert a small Depuy tube, slipping progressively larger tubes over top of it to gently nudge aside muscle and create access to the area of the spine causing problems. Once the final Depuy tube is in place, they insert tiny tools and a camera into the tube and treat the offending disc. After slowly removing the tools and tube, they close the incision, and the patient is free to go home or to their hotel after just a few hours. Within the next few days, the patient is discharged from Laser Spine Institute to return home, and he or she generally returns to normal activity in just a few weeks.
For more information on herniated disc causes, or the procedures performed at Laser Spine Institute, contact them today. One of Laser Spine Institute’s expert medical professionals will review your MRI or CT scan free of charge to determine if you’re a candidate for one of their procedures.