Is laser spine surgery effective and safe?

Is laser spine surgery effective and safe?

There is also a greater risk of damaging nerves or tissue with a laser, and most importantly, there is no scientific evidence to suggest laser spine surgery is in any way superior to a non-laser approach.” One of the most common spinal procedures to relieve neck or back pain is a lumbar discectomy.

Can laser surgery help degenerative disc disease?

Lasers can treat some patients, but only for certain conditions. Experts rarely recommend using a laser for people with degenerative spine disease, for instance.

Is laser back surgery safe and effective?

How is laser spine surgery performed?

The surgery is minimally invasive and is typically done with an endoscope or a microscope. Through an incision less than an inch long that goes through the skin and into the muscle, the surgeon resects the source of compression — herniated disc material pressing on a nerve or the spine.

How is laser back surgery performed?

If you have leg pain caused by a spinal deformity, minimally invasive or laser surgery may improve the leg pain briefly, but may not fully treat the root cause. “You may have pain from the back instability,” he says. “If all one uses is a laser, the bigger problem is missed.”

How much does spinal laser surgery cost?

However, because of the technology it requires, laser spine surgery can result in higher starting costs, and typically costs $30,000-$90,000 or more. What’s more, unlike traditional spine surgery, which is typically covered by health insurance, patients must often pay most of the cost themselves.

What is the recovery time from Laser Spine Surgery?

Recovery from spinal fusion surgery takes longer than with other types of spinal surgery. Patients often have a three- or four-day hospital stay, with a possible stay on a rehabilitation unit. Patients typically wear a brace immediately after surgery. Rehabilitation is often necessary to rebuild strength and functioning.

Will Medicare pay for Laser Spine Surgery?

Medicare may help pay for laser spine surgery if it is medically necessary. However, it may not help pay for facility fees – only doctor and procedure fees.

How long is the recovery time for laser back surgery?

One of the many advantages of Laser Spine Institute is that our minimally invasive stabilization surgery typically has a 12-week recovery period, as opposed to the six months to a year recovery time following traditional open back fusion.