Spine Decompression

Some patients with spinal osteoarthritis, or spondylosis, may be candidates for spine decompression surgery. The latest arthroscopic procedure can be completed using just a few small incisions, which means less blood loss and less recuperative pain. This outpatient procedure sees 95 out of 100 cases successfully through to improvement. After decompression of the spine and physical therapy, patients enjoy greater flexible movement and a decrease or end to pain.

Spondylosis is usually seen in adults over 50 who have hereditary histories of the disease or have suffered neck or back injuries in the past. It may also arise naturally during the aging process. As the vertebrae, ligaments and discs deteriorate, bone spurs may grow on the spine to replace some of their previous stability. These may, however, cause further complications. As bony growth slowly fills the spinal-column cavity, it restricts the area where the nerves lie and may require decompression.

Symptoms That May Indicate Spine Decompression Surgery

The narrowing of the spine in this manner is called stenosis. When the nerves are crowded to a certain point, as they are in stenosis, a pain response is felt. This symptom may come on gradually or once every so often in patients, who will feel radiating or cramping pain in the shoulders, arms, hips or legs, depending upon where the spine is affected. Decompression can alleviate these sensations by removing their cause.

A proprietary spine decompression technique at the Bonati Institute is the Bonati Arthroscopic Laser Foramenoplasty. Visitors to the institute can seek full medical services by a licensed, intuitive and caring staff.