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Call the office of Dr. Grigory Goldberg to receive top-quality care for your endoscopic spine surgery in New Jersey.
Your spine has many discs and nerves that, when disturbed, can lead to chronic back pain. Whether from a New Jersey car accident, repetitive motions at work, or the process of getting older, the sensations can be uncomfortable, even painful. Thankfully, modern medicine has adapted new, minimally invasive microsurgery solutions.
When you need a spine surgeon in New Jersey, Dr. Grigory Goldberg can help guide you on the path to recovery. We can see if an endoscopic spine surgery would benefit you and your health, giving you your life back. You can contact the office nearest to you and book an appointment online to get help quickly.
Georgetown University indicates that around 16 million American adults suffer from chronic back pain. 65 million adults report dealing with some form of back pain. It is the sixth most expensive condition in the country.
The cause for these pains varies, but the results collect along the spine.
During an accident at work, daily repetitive motions, or simply due to aging, the pads between our vertebrae wear down. We call the pads “spinal discs,” which give us our range of motion, such as the ability to bend forward or backward. When something damages these discs, the rubbery outside can bulge or herniate and pinch our spinal nerves.
Sometimes, the pain doesn’t come from the discs, but because of strained muscle and soft tissues. It can also happen because of bone spurs, which are unnecessary growths of bone that can cause pain.
However, the presence of pain alone isn’t an indication you may require surgery.
Often, spine-related injuries or discomfort manifest in different parts of the body. For example, issues with the cervical spine, the part that makes your neck, can lead to arm and finger tingling or numbness. Lumbar (lower back) spinal injuries can cause a stabbing or static feeling in the legs.
These instances occur because the spin houses 31 pairs of spinal nerves that spread throughout the body. When the spine has a problem, it often pinches or compresses the nerve root for a different body part. As such, pain directly in that spot can be an indicator, but the probability becomes stronger with additional sensations.
To be sure of your need, we may use a physical exam, X-rays, and/or MRI to effectively provide a diagnosis. We do not make diagnoses lightly and ensure our solutions address your problem.
Endoscopic spine surgery constitutes one of many surgeries we can utilize to address spinal maladies. However, unlike some other surgeries, endoscopic ones take up as little space as possible.
The surgeon makes a tiny incision, sometimes less than an inch, and uses thin tubes with tools to perform the procedure. The camera included with the tubes allows the surgeon to watch their movements and survey the area. This process gives us a better view of the body and its smallest connections so we can disturb as little as possible.
A report from the Journal of Spinal Surgery detailed and studied results from different endoscopic procedures between 2018 and 2019. Of the 55 surgeries, 46 of them (83.64%) had an excellent or good outcome. Only 3% of the surgeries failed, so, combined with other professional reports, endoscopic surgeries have a high chance of pain resolution.
Endoscopic surgeries take up much less space on the patient’s body than traditional methods. Other minimally invasive tactics have yet to match the small area endoscopes can utilize, with some incisions being as small as 4mm. This trait allows the body to heal fewer parts and leads to a faster recovery.
Because of the tools we use in endoscopic spine surgeries, we do not have to cause unnecessary trauma to the body. We can reduce instances of cutting through soft tissues and causing muscular irritation. Our process tends to lessen the amount of pain our patients experience post-operation.
Additionally, some endoscopic procedures do not require general anesthesia, reducing the risk for older patients or those with co-existing medical conditions. While this may not be true for all cases, we openly discuss your options for positive decision-making.
Of course, endoscopic spine surgery may not be possible for every case. For example, this type of surgery may become less effective in scoliosis, spinal cancer, or if you request spinal fusion. A thorough pre-evaluation process helps us determine which options best fit your case.
As you search for a spine surgeon in New Jersey, note what conditions they address and how. Review the conditions treated by Dr. Grigory Goldberg at any time, and you can request additional details about his experience. Contact the office closest to you to learn how we can help with endoscopic spine surgery.
We accept most insurance plans, including workers’ compensation, no-fault, and personal injury protection (PIP). Same-day appointments may be available.
As with any procedure, endoscopic spine surgery includes the risk of bleeding, tearing, or nerve damage. You should also watch the incision site for signs of infection, like pus or swelling.
Because of this minimally invasive method, the recovery time doesn’t take as long as with traditional surgery methods. Many people recover within four to six weeks or sooner, though this depends on the individual. Some recovered as soon as one to two weeks after their procedure.
In traditional open surgeries, surgeons cut through muscle and soft tissue for spine access, which increases pain and recovery time. In some cases, we need to use the traditional method. However, modern science continues to improve for us to use endoscopic tools for more spinal procedures.
