Herniated Lumbar Disc

If you have pain from a herniated lumbar disc, there is hope. Most patients do not require surgery and can be helped by pain medication, rest, exercise, physical therapy, and other non-invasive treatments. Should you need surgery, The Bonati Institute performs advanced, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for herniated lumbar discs. We can have you feeling better just hours after your surgery.

The Bonati Laser Discectomy of the lumbar spine is designed for:

• Pain from a previous, failed open surgery
• Herniated lumbar discs confirmed with an MRI, a CT scan, or a myelogram
• Lower back pain that doesn’t respond to conservative treatment for three months or more
• Severe lower back pain that radiates into the legs

Symptoms of a Herniated Lumbar Disc

Symptoms of a herniated lumbar disc include sharp, severe pain in the lower back, or pain or numbness in the legs, buttocks, and feet. The severity of your condition, the location of the disc, and the persistence of the pain will help you and your doctor determine the best course of treatment. If the pain or numbness is caused by pressure on your spinal nerve roots, the best option is usually surgery.

The Bonati procedures have several advantages over traditional open back surgery. They do not use general anesthesia, so the risk is reduced. Smaller incisions and the fact that we don’t cut into muscle means your healing time is much shorter. There is also less pain and bleeding involved. For more information on how our surgeons can help, please contact us today.