Laser spine surgery is for those who suffer from back
pain, usually spine affiliated. Laser surgical procedures can be open
procedures and minimally invasive procedures. Open surgery requires a larger
incision and muscle stripping and because it is such a delicate area, general
anesthesia is usually performed. For a great outcome, operating experience,
recuperation is needed with this type of traditional laser spine surgery. That
is why most people opt for minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laser
spine surgery. This involves tiny incisions in the skin and the specialized
gizmo (in this case the high precision laser) is inserted. And because laser
spine surgery causes a minimum amount of damage to muscle tissues, the
recuperation time is reduced by more than a half. Not to mention the rehabilitation – you can
get back to your normal life in about a week and begin heavy lifting later –
within one month or one month and a half.
The laser spine surgery technology is used to separate or
get a grip on tissue. Surgery alleviates the patient from pain in the neck,
arms, lower as well as legs, depending on the source of pain and the patent’s
overall health. The first step up a surgery is to make precise incisions to
receive the affected area. These incisions are made using the laser.
The causes of back pain can differ and, sometimes the
pain is treated by therapy. However, once you have a diagnosis you can research
for the best treatment methods.
Laser spine surgery has not been around for ages. This is
a rather new procedure but because it has so many advantages, it was adopted by
most surgeons. Sometimes the traditional invasive procedures are still
needed.
Laser Surgery is also used with herniated or ruptured
discs in microdiscectomy - surgical removal of a part or an entire
intervertebral disc. Laser beams are used in making small, precise incisions in
eye surgery too. You need to know that when opting for laser spine surgery,
look for an experienced surgeon.