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Spinal Fusion Alternative—Am I a Candidate for Laser Spine Surgery at the Laser Spine Institute?

Spinal fusion surgery is one of the most invasive treatments used to relieve back pain. While this treatment can be used in any area of your spinal column—from your neck to your pelvic area—spinal fusion is most often used in the lower spine, also called the lumbar region. The purpose of this surgery is to permanently immobilize two or more vertebrae in your spinal column. It is believed that, by “fusing” certain vertebrae together, you won’t be able to move the painful area(s) of your back and therefore pain will be reduced.

The concept behind spinal fusion surgery sounds simple enough, but it is a serious procedure. As such, there are a range of possible issues that your doctor will discuss with you about this surgery, such as:

• Hospitalization
• General anesthesia
• Surgery lasting up to 12 hours
• Bone grafts which may cause pain in the donor site(s) of your body
• The use of metal rods, wires, screws, plates, etc.
• Catheterization
• Hospital stay of several days
• Painful recovery lasting several months
• The permanent limitation of some spinal flexibility
• Increased risks of infection, nerve injury, stroke, and heart attack

Even if you are willing to accept the short- and long-term risks of spinal fusion surgery, you also should remember that this surgery comes with a success rate of less than 50%. Furthermore, fusion can place more stress on surrounding vertebrae, leading to the deterioration of other parts of your spine.

Laser Spine Institute has helped thousands of people avoid the possible complications of spinal fusion surgery through our revolutionary endoscopic procedures. Our minimally invasive treatments not only come with less risk than fusion surgery, but they also have been shown to be more effective at alleviating pain. Instead of staying in the hospital for days and recovering for months, patients at Laser Spine Institute are typically up and walking within an hour of their procedure. Many of our patients are back to their normal activities within 2 weeks of surgery and have reported almost immediate relief from their pain.

To find out if you are a candidate for one of our alternative treatments to spinal fusion, please contact Laser Spine Institute today for a free MRI or CT scan review.