Endoscopic Spine Surgery

This minimally invasive surgery aims to stabilize the vertebral bones and spinal joints to relieve any pressure applied to the spinal nerves. Since the spinal nerves, vertebrae, and discs are located deep inside the body, any treatment or surgical approach to gain access to the spinal area requires moving the muscle tissue out of the way.

In endoscopic spine surgery, this is typically facilitated by a small tubular system, guiding instruments, micro incisions (about the diameter of a penny), and an endoscope for visualization. Endoscopic spine procedures are generally performed in an outpatient setting or 23-hour stay.

As this is a minimally invasive surgery, the whole surgical procedure is faster, safer, and requires less recovery time. In addition, the reduced trauma caused to the muscles, bones, and soft tissues in an endoscopic surgery compared to a traditional open surgery makes it less painful with minimal side effects.

Common conditions treated by endoscopic surgery include (but are not limited to);

Moderate to severe degenerative disc disease
Herniated disc
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Spinal deformities such as scoliosis
Spinal infections
Spinal instability, including spondylolisthesis
Spinal tumors
Vertebral compression fractures
Facet arthropathy
Sciatica

At Quironsalud, our endoscopic spine surgery is a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure that has revolutionized surgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal conditions relating to the spine. Our endoscopic spine surgery is aimed at offering patients the following positive outcomes,

Better cosmetic results from smaller skin incisions
Diminished reliance on pain medications post-surgery
Improved quality of life with less recovery time
Less blood loss
Less rehabilitation required
Preservation of spinal mobility
Reduced risk of infection and postoperative pain
Reduced risk of muscle damage

Our team of highly experienced orthopedists at Quironsalud generally try non-surgical treatments such as physical therapies on patients before recommending an endoscopic surgery to provide the aptest, energy, and cost-saving treatment option.