For those who experience back pain radiating down the leg due to spinal nerve compression or herniated disc pressing on the nerve, it can cause severe pain to the point of suffering, resulting in reduced walking and sitting efficiency, and even a decline in quality of life. When that day comes… deciding to undergo endoscopic surgery to treat back pain radiating down the leg is a good option for patients to help eliminate these problems.
“Endospine” Innovation in Herniated Disc Treatment
Surgical technology has been continuously developed… from open surgery to minimally invasive surgery, to the innovative treatment “Endospine”, which is an endoscopic surgery with a size of only 8 millimeters. The doctor inserts surgical instruments to remove parts of the herniated disc or bone that compress the nerve or abnormal parts and repairs them to eliminate the cause of pain radiating down the leg. The surgeon can clearly see the abnormalities through the endoscope, making the treatment more effective than traditional surgery.
Which cases are suitable for Endospine surgery?
- Disc Herniation: Commonly found in people aged 20-50 years. In this case, patients often experience sudden symptoms from daily activities or accidents, such as bending to lift heavy objects, sports injuries, or heavy physical activities.
- Lumbar Spondylosis: Usually found in elderly people aged 50 and above. Symptoms gradually worsen, including numbness, weakness, and pain radiating down the leg, which affects daily life quality.
Advantages of Endospine Surgery
- No pain during surgery due to the use of general anesthesia
- Less postoperative pain because the incision is small
- Effectively reduces injury to surrounding tissues, minimizing side effects
- Postoperative scars are not easily noticeable (approximately 8 millimeters)
- Most patients experience reduced or nearly complete relief of back pain radiating down the leg immediately after surgery
- Short recovery time, no need for prolonged hospital stay
When patients need surgery, they often worry about recovery and potential risks. Therefore, patients require experienced specialists for surgery because herniated disc or spinal nerve compression surgery demands expert surgeons to ensure successful outcomes. Accuracy and precision are essential from diagnosis, which requires detailed analysis, to the surgical procedure that demands precision. The Integrated Spine Care Center at Phyathai 1 Hospital has spine and brain surgeons along with a multidisciplinary team ready to provide treatment and rehabilitation to help patients regain a good quality of life.
