Spinal Arthritis Treatment

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Find out if you're a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery

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Spinal Arthritis Treatment

To date, no proven spinal arthritis treatment had been found but fortunately, a qualified doctor can help you manage your symptoms with a variety of approaches. These include:

Pain medicines
Anti–inflammatories
Spinal cortisone injections
Alternating heat/ice
Rest
Spinal decompression
Physical therapy
Exercise
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Surgery as a Spinal Arthritis Treatment

When it comes to surgery as a spinal arthritis treatment, there are two main options: minimally invasive procedures such as those performed at Laser Spine Institute, and open back and neck surgery. Minimally invasive procedures, also known as endoscopic procedures, offer significant advantages over open back and neck surgery, including:

Shorter recovery time – Minimally invasive procedures require much less trauma to the body which means there is less healing time, allowing you to get back to your favorite activities faster.
Fewer risks – Because the procedures are done under local anesthesia with IV sedation instead of general anesthesia, and they’re performed in an outpatient setting, there are lower risks of both infection and extensive scarring.
Higher success rate – Laser Spine Institute has a success rate of more than 87% of patients who report an increase in their quality of life within the weeks following their procedure.
No hospital stay – Endoscopic procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, which translates to more time recovering in the comfort of your own home and less time away from it. In fact, Laser Spine Institute patients are usually sent home (or to their hotel room if they had to travel a great distance for the procedure) to recover within just a few hours of their procedure.

For more information on spinal arthritis treatment options, including endoscopic spine surgery, contact Laser Spine Institute. One of our spine doctors will be glad to provide a complimentary review of your MRI or CT scan and let you know if you're a candidate for one of these procedures.

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