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There is no guarantee that laser surgery will help. It depends very much on your particular situation, the fused vertebrae, and your physical condition and age. A discussion with the physician can help shed more light on the subject.

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Do you do laser back surgery?

The South Florida Spine Institute has back surgery specialists there who have the latest equipment.


What benefits does laser spine surgery offer over traditional surgery?

Deuk Spine Institute uses minimally invasive spinal surgery, opting for a endoscope and a laser to provide precision laser treatment for the affected area in your back or neck.


Can you crack back after scoliosis surgery?

It depends on how much of your spine is fused, but in general it's a bad idea because it puts more unwanted stress on the part of your spine that is not fused, and worse case scenario, if you do it to much you might have to get even more of your spine fused.


Why do people get laser spine surgery?

We believe in treating back pain conservatively. Most back pain resolves over time. But, when conservative means of spinal treatment fail, back surgery becomes an option. Fusions. Minimally invasive spine surgery. Laser spine surgery. There are so many options " patients must educate themselves, and we are here to help. Now you can choose between traditional open back surgery and North American Spine


Is there a hospital the the Detroit metro area that does Laser Back Surgery Roger Ary?

Check out the following link for Laser Spine surgery in Detroit. http://www.laserbackinstitute.com/detroit/back-surgery.html


Is there a difference in back surgery and spine surgery?

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Do you perform laser spine surgery?

As an educator with expertise in various subjects, I do not personally perform medical procedures such as laser spine surgery. Laser spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat certain spinal conditions by using focused laser energy to remove or repair tissue. It is typically performed by trained and experienced neurosurgeons or orthopedic surgeons specialized in spine surgery. It is important to consult with a qualified healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment for individual spinal conditions.


Do you have to wear a brace after scoliosis surgery?

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Where can I find someone who uses a laser for back surgery in the Buffalo, NY area?

You can check the yellow pages for a spine surgeon in your area. Most surgeons that perform spine surgery also offer laser spine surgery as the new innovative method of surgery. The Buffalo Neurosurgery Group practices at 180 Park Club Lane in Buffalo, New York. The physicians there do minimally invasive laser spinal surgery to try to relieve pain. You can call for consultation to see if they can help you, their number is 716-839-9402.


How safe is laser back surgery?

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How do i find a Doctor Who does laser surgery?

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How to Decide You Need Laser Back Surgery?

Having back surgery is a very serious type of surgery, but having laser back surgery may be less invasive. You will want to know how to decide to have the laser back surgery. First your physician will determine that you need back surgery. If nothing else can be done to relieve the pain, stiffness and immobility of a back problem, surgery may have to be the answer. Even though your physician may recommend the surgery, it is still good to find out as much as you can on the risks and results of back surgery. This is also a good time to find out more about laser back surgery. You should also ask your doctor if you can be a candidate for this kind of surgery. Even if he says no, you can still learn more about the laser surgery and then go back and ask him again. These are the days when the patient also has the say on what medical procedures should or shouldn’t be performed. There are so many advantages to having laser back surgery instead of the old-fashioned invasive type of surgery. One advantage, is that many of the laser surgeries can be performed as an outpatient surgery. It would be great to go in the morning for the surgery, and be home by evening. Recovery from laser surgery is much faster than regular back surgery. The laser back surgery is safer because no incisions are made, there are no worries about general anesthesia, and there are no scars left behind. This surgery has also been performed for more than twenty years, and over time, there have been many improvements made in this field. Patients as young as 13 and as old as 93 have undergone laser back surgery with no negative results. Laser back surgery has mainly been used for certain types of back problems. Some of these back problems include lower back pain, sciatica nerve pain, slipped discs, and even laser spine surgery for herniated discs. Removing the herniated area is the only way that can stop this back pain for many years of relief. Check with your physician and an orthopedic surgeon who is experienced in this field and find out how laser back surgery can help you.