Alternatives to Spinal Fusions at Laser Spine Institute

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Alternatives to Spinal Fusions at Laser Spine Institute

If you’re suffering from the pain of a degenerative disc condition such as herniated disc, bulging disc, bone spur growth, or spinal stenosis, trying to choose a spinal operation can be daunting. Educating yourself about the various procedures available to you should be the first step in your quest for pain relief. You’ll likely read a lot about spinal fusions, which have been the leading type of surgical procedure to treat back and neck pain for some years.

Spinal fusions use hardware and bone grafts to artificially join two vertebrae together with the ultimate goal of fusing the bones together for added stability. In the past, doctors have recommended this surgery in order to strengthen the spine and also to immobilize damaged sections of the spine so that movement will no longer be painful.

This is sometimes successful, however, as with any procedure that requires implanting foreign objects in the body, there is always the danger of infection and the risk of rejection. Spinal fusions can also result in the development of scar tissue that causes new back pain, or pain transference from the original site of the symptoms to another spot. The invasive nature of this surgery can also result in scarring, nerve damage, negative reactions to general anesthesia, and a recovery period of up to a year.

If you are searching for alternatives to spinal fusions, Laser Spine Institute (LSI) would like to give you more information about our minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures that have helped tens of thousands of people rediscover lives without pain. We use lasers and other cutting edge technology to relieve neural compression in your spine, without reducing your overall mobility. Contact us today for more information about alternatives to spinal fusions, or for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

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