Minimally Invasive Back Surgery Vs. Open-Back Surgery
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If your back pain has become truly debilitating and no combination of medication, physical therapy, and bracing seem to make any kind of impact, your physician might recommend you for surgery. Back surgery often gets a bad reputation � it seems as though everyone knows of someone who has had unsuccessful surgery � but it might be the only hope for returning you to your healthy self.
When most people think of spine surgery, open-back surgery comes to mind. With the long incision the surgery requires, many patients think twice about electing for it, even with severe back pain that interferes with everyday tasks. If you�re one of the many people who are concerned about the risks associated with open-back surgery, consider the benefits a minimally invasive alternative might provide for you.
Whereas open-back surgery requires a large incision for surgeons to operate in, minimally invasive endoscopic surgery relies upon much smaller cuts to reach the areas of the spine that are causing problems. Obviously, this change will reduce the size of your surgical scars once the procedure is over, which will help your skin heal faster, but smaller scars aren�t the most important benefit of choosing less invasive surgery. One of the worst downsides to open-back surgery is the need to cut muscles in the back in order to reach the spine. This portion of the surgery can make recovery an extremely painful, arduous process that can take months to complete. While you will almost certainly be sore after any type of spine surgery, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure can greatly reduce the time it takes you to recover. Unlike traditional back surgery, endoscopic surgery relies on little to no cutting of the muscles � instead, the soft tissue is pushed apart through the insertion of progressively wider tubes into the back. When the final tube, which is as large as a straw, is in place, the surgeon can feed a small camera and any necessary tools through the opening to begin operating on the spine. This careful insertion of the surgical instruments can lead to less soft tissue damage for you to recoup from, possibly decreasing your need for pain medication and reducing the time it takes you to return to work and other normal activities.
Although minimally invasive surgery probably sounds like an excellent alternative to open-back surgery, it isn�t without its limitations and complications. First, you need to be sure that the surgery is appropriate for you by checking with your physician or surgeon. When it comes to the surgery itself, you need to understand the risks involved with it, which can include common surgical side effects, including a reaction to the anesthesia, blood clots, problems around the incision area, or pneumonia. Also, it�s important to realize that, should the endoscopic approach fail, the surgeon may choose to switch to the traditional open-back surgery technique. If this occurs, your back surgery may no longer be performed on an outpatient basis.
If you think back surgery might be in your future, talk with your doctor about the different surgeries available to you, including minimally invasive treatments.
About The Author: Taylor Thomas is an experienced writer who has written for a number of notable publications. As a lifestyle expert, Mr. Thomas is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to spine surgery. http://www.lsiscottsdale.com/
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Article Title: Minimally Invasive Back Surgery Vs. Open-Back Surgery
Author: Taylor Thomas
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If your back pain has become truly debilitating and no combination of medication, physical therapy, and bracing seem to make any kind of impact, your physician might recommend you for surgery. Back surgery often gets a bad reputation � it seems as though everyone knows of someone who has had unsuccessful surgery � but it might be the only hope for returning you to your healthy self.
When most people think of spine surgery, open-back surgery comes to mind. With the long incision the surgery requires, many patients think twice about electing for it, even with severe back pain that interferes with everyday tasks. If you�re one of the many people who are concerned about the risks associated with open-back surgery, consider the benefits a minimally invasive alternative might provide for you.
Whereas open-back surgery requires a large incision for surgeons to operate in, minimally invasive endoscopic surgery relies upon much smaller cuts to reach the areas of the spine that are causing problems. Obviously, this change will reduce the size of your surgical scars once the procedure is over, which will help your skin heal faster, but smaller scars aren�t the most important benefit of choosing less invasive surgery. One of the worst downsides to open-back surgery is the need to cut muscles in the back in order to reach the spine. This portion of the surgery can make recovery an extremely painful, arduous process that can take months to complete. While you will almost certainly be sore after any type of spine surgery, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure can greatly reduce the time it takes you to recover. Unlike traditional back surgery, endoscopic surgery relies on little to no cutting of the muscles � instead, the soft tissue is pushed apart through the insertion of progressively wider tubes into the back. When the final tube, which is as large as a straw, is in place, the surgeon can feed a small camera and any necessary tools through the opening to begin operating on the spine. This careful insertion of the surgical instruments can lead to less soft tissue damage for you to recoup from, possibly decreasing your need for pain medication and reducing the time it takes you to return to work and other normal activities.
Although minimally invasive surgery probably sounds like an excellent alternative to open-back surgery, it isn�t without its limitations and complications. First, you need to be sure that the surgery is appropriate for you by checking with your physician or surgeon. When it comes to the surgery itself, you need to understand the risks involved with it, which can include common surgical side effects, including a reaction to the anesthesia, blood clots, problems around the incision area, or pneumonia. Also, it�s important to realize that, should the endoscopic approach fail, the surgeon may choose to switch to the traditional open-back surgery technique. If this occurs, your back surgery may no longer be performed on an outpatient basis.
If you think back surgery might be in your future, talk with your doctor about the different surgeries available to you, including minimally invasive treatments.
About The Author: Taylor Thomas is an experienced writer who has written for a number of notable publications. As a lifestyle expert, Mr. Thomas is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to spine surgery. http://www.lsiscottsdale.com/
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