Minimally Invasive Surgery

Treated Conditions

• Herniated discs: A herniated disc occurs when the soft, gel-like material inside a spinal disc pushes through the outer layer, potentially irritating or compressing nearby nerves. Minimally invasive surgery for herniated discs often involves techniques like microdiscectomy or endoscopic discectomy, where the surgeon removes the protruding disc material through small incisions. These procedures help relieve nerve compression and reduce pain while minimizing disruption to the surrounding tissues, resulting in shorter recovery times. 
• Spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses nerves and can cause pain, numbness, or weakness. Minimally invasive surgery for spinal stenosis may involve a laminectomy or foraminotomy, where the surgeon removes bone or ligament tissue to create more space for the nerves. By using small incisions and specialized instruments, these procedures reduce tissue damage and promote faster recovery compared to traditional open surgeries. 
• Spinal fractures: Minimally invasive surgery can help treat spinal fractures by stabilizing the affected vertebrae with techniques like vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. These procedures involve injecting bone cement into the fractured vertebra through small incisions, providing pain relief and restoring stability to the spine. Minimally invasive surgery for spinal fractures can result in reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to daily activities. 
• Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to joint pain and stiffness. Minimally invasive surgery for osteoarthritis can include arthroscopic procedures to remove damaged cartilage, debride joint surfaces, or repair torn ligaments. These techniques involve small incisions and specialized instruments, resulting in less tissue damage, reduced pain, and faster recovery. 
• Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and joint damage. Minimally invasive surgery can help manage rheumatoid arthritis by removing inflamed joint lining (synovectomy) or fusing unstable joints (arthrodesis) through arthroscopic or other minimally invasive techniques. These procedures can alleviate pain, improve joint function, and slow the progression of joint damage while minimizing recovery times and postoperative complications. 
• Degenerative disc disease: This condition occurs when spinal discs lose hydration and become less effective as shock absorbers, potentially leading to pain and nerve compression. Minimally invasive procedures like endoscopic discectomy or artificial disc replacement can address these issues with smaller incisions and faster recovery times compared to traditional open surgeries. 
• Rotator cuff tears: A rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury that can cause pain and weakness. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is a minimally invasive procedure that can repair the torn tendon through small incisions, reducing recovery time and postoperative pain. 
• Meniscus tears: Meniscus tears are injuries to the knee’s shock-absorbing cartilage. Arthroscopic meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy can address these injuries with minimal tissue disruption and quicker return to normal activities. 

Why Lonseth Interventional Pain Centers?

At Lonseth Interventional Pain Centers, we recognize the difficulties associated with enduring pain and provide our patients with the expertise of a specialized medical team, customized treatment plans, and an array of minimally invasive therapeutic options. Our comprehensive approach guarantees that we tackle the physical, emotional, and social facets of pain management, while our emphasis on patient education enables individuals to gain a better understanding of their condition and self-care techniques. We invite you to consult with us to explore our minimally invasive surgery alternatives and make well-informed decisions regarding your treatment.