The new Selective Endoscopic Disc procedures performed by the physicians at Innovative SpineCare will greatly advance the care of patients with painful spinal disorders.

The use of a high-tech and lens passed through a small tube not much bigger around than a needle allows the physician to directly visualize the inside of the patient’s disc. Under direct vision the physician can now not only make a clear diagnosis, but can treat the patient’s damaged or diseased disc with advanced Holmium/YAG Laser therapy through the endoscope.

There Are Other Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

	It is performed in our office as an outpatient procedure versus a three-to-four day inpatient stay for traditional surgery
	It is performed without general anesthesia under gentle conscious sedation both reducing risk and speeding recovery.
	There is little postoperative pain, lessening the need for medication.
	Patients can generally return to normal daily activities, including work, in two weeks as opposed to six weeks for traditional surgery.