A procedure aimed at removing — fully or partially — a herniated disc that causes pressure on the nerves in the lower back area. Minimally invasive lumbar discectomy is performed by means of making small incisions that do not damage surrounding muscles as much as an open surgery does. This leads to shorter surgery time,…
They serve as a means of relieving pain caused by injuries or other sorts of medical conditions. Nerve blocks can be performed in several different ways, using both temporary and permanent measures, but the end goal is always the same — to stop the pain messages sent by the nerves located in the specific parts…
Herniated disc? How endoscopic spine surgery can help Disc herniations can be really painful, limiting our ability to perform day-to-day activities. When this happens and conservative treatments have not helped (physiotherapy, stretching, exercise, or corticosteroids), endoscopic spine surgery might be the only effective solution. Endoscopic spine surgery is currently one of the most advanced techniques…
Benefits of endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is an innovative surgical technique that is playing an increasingly significant role in modern minimally invasive spine surgery. Less invasive than traditional open surgery, treating spine-related conditions endoscopically allows for less trauma, faster recovery and fewer risks. Used to treat chronic pain syndromes and discopathies,…
When we develop disc hernias, protrusions or other conditions in our spine, we might experience pain and limited mobility. Herniated discs can be extremely painful, often causing great discomfort and affecting both our personal and professional life. Besides traditional spine surgery, there is a new procedure that can help patients treat spine conditions less invasively:…
Thanks to its anatomical structure, the human spine allows great freedom of movement. At the same time, it is the centre of the musculoskeletal system. The intervertebral discs of the spinal column play an important role, as they are the connection between the individual vertebral bodies; moreover, their soft structure plays a fundamental role in…
Endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that aims to remove herniated disc material that is pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord. When physiotherapy or other non-surgical procedures haven’t helped treat pain or mobility issues caused by hernias, spine surgery might be the only viable treatment option. Depending on the location of…
