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Ruptured Disc Surgery - Am I a Candidate for Laser Spine Surgery at LSI?

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Ruptured Disc Surgery - Am I a Candidate for Laser Spine Surgery at LSI?

Leg pain, back pain, tingling, and muscle weakness caused by a ruptured disc can be constant, and may disrupt your ability to sit, stand, work, or play. Also called a herniated disc or a slipped disc, the electric shock pain and weakness resulting from a ruptured disc may become worse when coughing, sneezing, or laughing, making it virtually impossible to live a normal, happy life.

A ruptured disc occurs between the bones, or vertebrae, of the spine. Cushioning the top and bottom of each vertebra is a spongy disc that acts as a shock absorber during movement. Over time, the outer part of the discs can weaken, causing material inside to bulge outward. When the bulging disc material presses upon a spinal nerve root, that’s when the sharp pain and leg weakness begin.

Ruptured disc problems are common in adults who are in their thirties and forties, and often affect people who sit for long periods of time, which can make it especially difficult for those who must remain seated at work daily. At first, those who suffer from ruptured disc symptoms may try rest, hot or cold compresses, physical therapy, and medication to free them from the pain. In more severe cases, your doctor may recommend open-back surgery, which means general anesthesia and a long recovery period.

An effective alternative to open back surgery is minimally invasive laser spine surgery for your ruptured disc. You may be a candidate for laser spine surgery if:

• Your pain has not improved after non-surgical treatment
• You are experiencing significant loss of motion
• Your diagnostic tests show that laser spine surgery can help your ruptured disc
• You are interested in a less invasive and more successful option than open-back surgery

If you are tired of living with the anguish of a ruptured disc, please contact Laser Spine Institute today for a free MRI or CT scan review. Once we review your case, we will be able to educate you on the minimally invasive procedures we have available to ease your symptoms in as little as one week.