Question 1

are there orthopedists that specialize in cervical endoscopic spine surgery for stenosis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Cervical stenosis cannot be treated by endoscopic surgery. The stenosis that you are referring to is a narrowing of the foramina where the nerve roots leave the spinal cord. This can be treated by endoscopic surgery. The procedure was developed by neurosurgeons, though some orthopedic surgeons are no offering this procedure.

Question 2

can you tell me the recovery time for endoscopic laser spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Short: Recovery to full mobility is rather quick less than a week. This is much faster than prior techniques which were more invasive.

Question 3

what are the advantages and disadvantages of the endoscopic laser spine surgery?

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Multiple: Most spine surgeries have risks and benefits, most often based upon peer reviewed literature.  "laser" spine procedures are promoted to cause less pain due to minimal incision lengths. I have seen patients treated in these facilities who do report pain relief, but also I have revised bad outcomes from laser surgery. Talk to your doctor and check credentials via abms. (www.Abms.Org).

Question 4

how risky is minimally invasive spine surgery?

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Depends: It depends on exactly what is being done, your surgeon's experience and training, your size and medical condition, the type of condition being treated. All surgery has risks. Mis can reduce some risks, but may increase other. Have a frank discussion with the surgeon recommending the procedure.

Question 5

after spine surgery is there a chance of being in pain?

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Yes: There will be pain from the surgery itself.  Depending on the extent of the procedure this pain can last for days to a few months.  Spine pain is not the best clinical indication for surgery.  Many who proceed with surgery for back pain only may see some improvement in their pain, but should not expect complete resolution.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Spine surgery: A broad term to describe various procedures utilized to treat most commonly arthritic conditions of the spine but also conditions due to  trauma, tumors, vascular etc.  Both minimally invasive and open options are available and are tailored to the individual.

Question 7

how safe is laser spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Why: Laser spine surgery carries with it the same dangers as conventional spine surgery. The real question is are there advantages of laser spine surgery over conventional spine surgery. According to a paper by the mayo clinic laser spine surgery does not provide any advantage over conventional spine surgery. There are no independent studies that have confirmed the benefits of the laser spine surgery over conventional spine surgery. Additionally there in the next the tremendous expense of laser spine surgery that cost approximately 2 to 3 times that of conventional.

Question 8

should i go skydiving after spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It depends a lot on what surgery you have and how badly you want to jump.  The problem is in landing can cause a lot of impact on the spine.  If you have a healed spine after surgery and it is very stable, it should be ok.  However, the more often you put impacts on the spine, the more it will be prone to further problems down the road.

Question 9

is it okay to masturbate after spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once you are pain free from your spinal surgery

Question 10

what is the safety and efficacy of laser spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nothing new about it: The use of lasers for spine surgery have been around for years.  These devices are used mainly to burn and destroy tissue or nerves in attempts to manage pain.  There are places throughout the country that advertise this new state of the art technology.  Not much new about it.  Not any riskier than traditional spine surgery.  Not sure it is more effective.

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