More than 1,000,000 spine surgeries are performed each year to treat chronic back pain. This results in medical expenses exceeding $24 billion annually. An aging process can account for a significant amount of back pain clinic visits.
The discs between the vertebrae of the spine wear down with age and injury. This is called degenerative disc diseases. Dehydrated or thin discs can cause vertebrae slip by causing them to become slippery. Sciatica is leg pain that occurs when discs compress the sciatic nervous. Patients may feel sciatica in their lower backs, hips, or buttocks. It can also extend down to their legs, feet, and toes.
Nearly half of patients will experience sciatic pain disappearing or diminishing within one month of receiving supportive treatments like hot packs or cold compresses, stretching, and over-the-counter medication.
When the compressed nerve causes weakness or incontinence (bowel or bladder issues), or when pain doesn’t get better with other therapies, surgery is typically reserved. The most common surgery for sciatica involves the removal of all or part the disc that presses on the sciatic canal.
Sciatica sufferers don’t have to undergo traditional open back surgery. Modern technology makes minimally invasive procedures possible. These modern versions of traditional back surgery allow for faster healing, greater precision and less damage to healthy tissues.
These minimally invasive spinal procedures were pioneered by Alfred O. Bonati M.D. Bonati invented the arthroscopic technique, which uses lasers to remove protruding bone and tissue that press against spinal nerves. Dr. Bonati also invented and patented instruments that can be used in conjunction with his arthroscopic method. At the Bonati Institute, over 35,000 minimally invasive spine procedures have been completed successfully.
Get a second opinion from qualified specialists before you consider any back surgery. Complex issues such as back and leg pain may require the assistance of multiple professionals. It is crucial to select the right spine team.
Visit www.TheBonatiProcess.com to learn more about how The Bonati Procedures can help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. www.bonati.comCall (866) 298 7513
