If you have been diagnosed with a pinched nerve, you may be undergoing some type of treatment. Over-the-counter medications, hot/cold therapy and physical therapy may have helped alleviate some of the pain, but only temporarily.
Damage from a pinched nerve may be minor or severe and cause temporary or long-lasting problems, which is why it is important to get the issue remedied as quickly as possible.
When the pain, tingling and numbness persists and conservative treatments are no longer working, it may be time to start considering pinched nerve surgery.
Pinched nerve surgery will work to decompress your spine and relieve pressure, thus alleviating pain caused by the impinged nerve.
If you’re suffering from a pinched nerve, The Bonati Spine Institute offers an array of procedures, which may include:
Foraminotomy – bone or tissue obstructing the neuroforamen, the empty space to the left and right of the vertebra, is removed in order to give the compressed nerves more space to exit the spinal canal.
Laminectomy /Laminotomy – decompression surgeries that relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by narrowing of the spinal canal. In these procedures, part of the lamina is removed, which creates a larger opening and releases the pinched nerve.
Discectomy – the diseased portion of the disc that is causing nerve compression is removed using patented endoscopic instruments, and the Holmium YAG laser may be used to shrink and remodel the remaining disc.
If you have questions about any of these procedures, the experienced doctors at The Bonati Spine Institute are ready to answer your inquiries. Call 855-267-0482.
What to Expect During Pinched Nerve Surgery
After a full physical examination and reviewing your MRI or CT scan, your surgeon at The Bonati Spine Institute will create a surgical plan specifically for you.
During surgery patients are under conscious sedation, which means you are responsive and can provide the surgeon and surgical team with feedback during the procedure. Your mobility will be tested during the procedure to ensure that your pain has been treated effectively.
What to Expect After Surgery
After pinched nerve surgery, you will be transferred to post-operative care for rest and observation. During this time, a consultation will be completed to determine if you need additional procedures. Walking therapy will also be prescribed during this time. Some patients may feel relief from their symptoms immediately while others may see improvements gradually.
The doctors at The Bonati Spine Institute are experienced and knowledgeable in pinched nerve surgery. If you are considering spinal surgery for your condition, contact us for a free review of your MRI scans.
Call 855-267-0482.