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A Bulging Disc Treatment Alternative: Endoscopic Surgery at Laser Spine Institute
If you’re living with a bulging disc, you’ve probably researched many of the available treatments looking for one that’s not just effective, but also safe. That’s what we offer at Laser Spine Institute. Our procedures are performed using endoscopy, meaning that a narrow tube is used to access the bulging disc site and the surgeon uses tiny tools to perform the procedure with aid of a camera. Using endoscopy allows us to make only a small incision in the skin, and requires no cutting or tearing of the muscle.
This leads to a variety of benefits including:
- A lower risk of infection
- No need for hospitalization
- A quick recovery time
- Less painful healing
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
Patients who undergo our procedures for conditions like bulging disc are generally back to their normal activities within two weeks. More than 85% report an increased quality of life within three months of the procedure and some even report a reduction in symptoms while they are still on the operating table. Of course, our procedures are not for everyone. We recommend pursuing more conservative methods of treatment for your condition before considering surgery. A large percentage of patients are able to control or eliminate their symptoms with physical therapy, medication, special exercises and other non-invasive treatments.
If you’ve tried those and they haven’t reduced your bulging disc pain, contact LSI today. We’ll review your MRI or CT scan for free to determine if you are a good candidate for any of our procedures.