Endoscope for Cervical Disc Herniation
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- DrTonyMork.com or call 1-949-430-6658. Dr. Tony Mork demonstrates the Endoscope for Cervical Disc Herniation.
Endoscopic Treatment for Herniated Disc: A Minimally Invasive Approach
A Comprehensive Guide by a Spine Surgeon
Introduction
Herniated discs are a common spinal disorder that can cause significant pain and discomfort. Traditional surgical techniques can be invasive and entail a longer recovery period. However, endoscopic spine surgery has emerged as a cutting-edge, minimally invasive option for treating herniated discs.
What is a Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc occurs when the soft cushion between the vertebrae ruptures and leaks. This can lead to nerve compression and pain.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery: An Overview
Endoscopic spine surgery utilizes a small camera, or endoscope, to provide a clear visual field during surgery. Here's why it's changing the landscape:
Precision
The surgeon can see the area with enhanced clarity.
Targeted treatment is possible with minimal collateral damage.
Minimally Invasive
Smaller incisions.
Reduced scarring.
Shorter recovery period.
The Endoscopic Procedure for Herniated Disc
The procedure itself follows a methodical path:
Preparation: The patient is placed under anesthesia.
Incision: A small incision is made near the affected disc.
Insertion: The endoscope is inserted into the incision.
Visualization: The surgeon observes the herniated disc on a monitor.
Treatment: Specialized tools are used to repair or remove the damaged disc.
Closure: The incision is closed, and the patient begins the recovery process.
Benefits of Endoscopic Treatment for Herniated Disc
This method offers various advantages:
Lower Risk of Infection: Smaller incisions mean less exposure.
Quicker Recovery: Patients often return to normal activity in weeks, not months.
Less Pain Post-surgery: Minimized damage to surrounding tissues reduces pain.
Patient Considerations
While this method is revolutionary, it's not suitable for everyone. Factors to consider include the patient's age, the nature and location of the herniated disc, and overall health. A comprehensive evaluation by a spine specialist is essential.
Conclusion
Endoscopic spine surgery for the treatment of herniated discs represents a significant advancement in spinal care. Offering a minimally invasive approach with many benefits, it has become a preferred method for many spine surgeons and patients alike.
Contact our practice today to determine if endoscopic spine surgery is the right option for you. Your path to a pain-free life could be just a consultation away!
Do you recommend this for bone spurs compressing c7 nerves as well? I have a neurosurgeon telling me I need a fusion and lami/forami, which I do not want. So, I saw an ortho this week who said that I could do this. At least I think it is the same as you are showing here.
Hard to give advice without knowing all the details.
Thank you! This was such a valuable tutorial!
But did you get it?
Can central disc bulges be removed that are pressing on the spinal cord? If not how can these be addressed without a ACDF?
They can be decompressed endoscopically, I don't do fusions (ACDF).
Is it effective for median herniated disk which pinch also the spinal cord ?
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Dr. What is the different, benefit betwen PROCEDURE ENDOSCOPIC ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCETOMY & MINIMALY INVASIVE LASER ENDOSCOPIC ? Pls ur explanation
It's hard to say unless I read what they are doing ...
@@DrTonyMork do u know a Dr. In houston TX here who doing the same procedure like u do ? Pla help
@@lindabrincken1677 No I don't
@@lindabrincken1677 aye man I’m from H-Town too, I recommend hitting up DISC spine center and asking for Dr. Reyna. Tell em MIC sent you, they got hella knowledge on that stuff. I go to them for ESI shots but might get the endoscopic laser surgery.
Can it be done for more levels without fusion?
See I'm have on the right C5 C6 C6 c7 severe foraminal stenosis Wich the doctor thinks no surgery is recommended, however, I have really bad headaches, I keep getting these "stingers" when I tilt my head the wrong way and I feel something that goes down the right shoulder, arm to my right thumb and middle finger. It's the same feeling I have in my right leg as I've already have had 4 back surgeries 1 fusion at the L5-S1 level.
Growing up I played baseball until my senior year of college when I threw a ball from the outfield and this flash of heat or something good awful on the right side of my neck. I ignored it, stopped playing baseball and graduated Law School joined the Army and joint the MP CORP and then for 22 years if I tilted my head and have my shoulders in such a position that's when I feel these stingers.
How are u now ?
@@lindabrincken1677 well with CONVID-19 the DRs held off all elective surgeries so right now I'm ok thanks for asking, I still have a lot of stingers and my finger tips are numb & weak
@@av8tore71 Hallo, how are You doing now
Can central canal disc protrusions causing mylopathy also be addressed by this method.
Did you find out?
+1 ?
Are you still Operating?
Why there isn't lot of propuses on this surgery ?
Propuses ?
I think je/she meant 😅Purposes*** *
I mean why small amount of surgeons practice this instead lot of acdf or tdr ?
@@DrTonyMork I mean why small amount of surgeons practice this instead lot of acdf or tdr ?
@@Alexa-pu4yz yep sorry English is not my first language at all ^^
Is the amount of retraction on the larynx and esophagus etc the same as with ACDF? I am a singer. Herniated disc compressing spinal cord at C5.
Retraction with a 3 mm tube has to be less than using standard retractors
@@DrTonyMork where is ur office ?
@@lindabrincken1677 Newport Beach in Cali and Miami in Fl
@@DrTonyMork 3weeks ago i got my Steroid injection in my neck from Dr. Doctor in Houston,TX but didnt help me and give me more pain in my neck and my shoulder. Pain and burning sensations become worse. I went to c him and bring my MRI cervical but not enough 10 minutes talk to him and he cut me everytime i try to exolaint my pain. Yes i have bulging disc in my neck but not that main problem. I have shoulder and spine problem from chiropractor that im trying to explain to him but he keep cut me and keep saying i got u i got u i got u i will fix u. Well i thought ok maybe my mild bulging disc the problem but i was wrong. Now im in pain alot, i called him last week and tell him everything that im in pain very bad and he say GOODBYE go find a neurosurgeon. I cant believe that. And why he never explain me about Endoscope for cervical herniated disc, if he explain to me i probably will go with this option not just give me steroids injections and hurting me so badly then say good bye to me. Oh Lord
@@lindabrincken1677 Probably doesn't know about endoscopic spine surgery in the neck