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For many people, the risks associated with sciatica surgery simply prove too daunting, and they choose to live with the pain and other symptoms. For others though, the symptoms are unbearable, and they choose to undergo the procedure.
Sciatica surgery is a procedure reserved only for the most severe cases in which the person suffering cannot find adequate relief from symptoms. The sufferer may be unable to perform simple daily activities and find that their quality of life is decreased, regardless of conservative treatments they may have undergone or are currently utilizing.
Those that choose sciatica surgery may have tried:
- Rest
- Stretching
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Pain medications, both over the counter and prescription
- Heat/ice compression therapy
- Epidural steroid injections
- Physical therapy
- Spinal decompression therapy
- More
Minimally Invasive Sciatica Surgery
In addition to open back procedures, there is another procedure available to treat conditions that cause sciatica. This is known as minimally invasive or endoscopic sciatica surgery, and it is a safe, effective alternative to open back surgery with many advantages. These include:
- Lower risk of infection
- Use of local rather than general anesthesia
- Faster recovery time
- Inpatient rather than outpatient procedure, so no stay in a hospital
- Performed in a private, dedicated facility rather than a hospital
- Higher success rate
For more information on sciatica surgery, including endoscopic techniques, contact Laser Spine Institute, and we'll be happy to have one of our spine doctors review your MRI or CT scan free of charge to determine your eligibility.