You Can Avoid Spinal Fusion Pain With Alternative Procedures

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You Can Avoid Spinal Fusion Pain With Alternative Procedures

One of the biggest risks associated with spinal fusion is that pain may persist even after the surgery has been completed. Obviously, the decision to undergo any spine surgery is not to be taken lightly, and it can be heartbreaking for patients who are still experiencing debilitating pain after a major operation.

Post-operative spinal fusion pain can take many forms, including:

Pain transference—the fusion of two vertebrae can result in increased stress at another segment of the spine, leading to further spinal fusion pain.
Scar tissue buildup—as with any invasive surgery, scar tissue builds to repair soft tissue. Unfortunately, this scar tissue can also lead to nerve compression and further back or neck pain.
Rejection—bone grafts and hardware may be rejected after the surgery, requiring further medical attention.
Recovery—even after a successful surgery, a lengthy period of recovery and rehabilitation is required before a patient can return to normal.
Lengthy Failure—for some patients, back pain will persist in spite of the surgery.

Typically, spine surgery is reserved for those who have exhausted their conservative treatment options. Out of frustration, patients sometimes consent to invasive surgeries as a last effort to treat the back pain that they’ve lived with for a long time, but the good news is that invasive surgeries like spinal fusion aren’t the only option for those suffering from back and neck pain. Rather than risk a spinal fusion and further pain, consider a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure from Laser Spine Institute (LSI) to treat your back or neck problems. Using the latest in laser technology, our world-renowned surgeons target the source of your pain, make the necessary adjustment, and finish the procedure in a fraction of the time of traditional surgery.

To learn more about our treatments and the risks of post-operative spinal fusion pain, contact LSI today.

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