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Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Phoenix, AZ
If you are considering endoscopic spine surgery in Phoenix (or anywhere in Arizona), you’ll want to see the area’s premiere endoscopic spine surgery specialists.
Dr. Rafath Baig is a board-certified fellowship trained spine surgeon, with decades of experience treating the spine.
Endoscopic spine surgery can address both cervical and lumbar issues, providing multiple treatment options for eligible candidates.
What is endoscopic cervical spine surgery?
Endoscopic cervical spine surgery is performed in the cervical spine, or upper portion of the spinal column, consisting of vertebrae C1 to C7.
During endoscopic cervical spine surgery, the surgeon makes a small incision in the neck and inserts an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it. The camera provides a clear view of the inside of the neck and the surgical instruments are inserted through additional small incisions.
The surgeon then uses these instruments to decompress the spinal canal. Endoscopic spine surgery allows the surgeon to access and treat damaged vertebrae far less intrusively than other traditional methods of spine surgery, such as fusion.
What is Lumbar Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Similar to cervical endoscopic spine surgery, lumbar endoscopic spine surgery, sometimes also called endoscopic back surgery, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat conditions in the lower back, ranging from vertebrae L1-L5. Technically, though endoscopic back surgery can also refer to surgery of the mid-back, or thoracic spine, making it a broader term than lumbar endoscopic spine surgery.
Similar to endoscopic cervical spine surgery, endoscopic lumbar spine surgery involves making small incisions in the spine to insert an endoscope and surgical instruments, in this case in the lumbar region. The surgeon then uses these tools to address issues such as herniated discs, lumbar spinal stenosis, and other lumbar spine conditions.
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What can endoscopic spine surgery treat?
Many procedures that once could only be performed as open procedures involving a large incision and a significant amount of cutting and dissecting of muscle tissue and bone, can now be done minimally-invasively using endoscopy.
Not all spine surgeries can be done endoscopically, and not all patients are candidates, but in many cases, the following conditions can be treated with minimally invasive endoscopic spinal procedures:
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Spinal instability
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Lumbar and cervical stenosis
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Sciatica
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Spinal stenosis
Types of Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery is a method of performing surgery rather than a type of surgery itself. This means that it can be used as a way to perform certain surgical procedures of the spine much more efficiently and less invasively, including:
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Endoscopic laminotomy: Laminotomies are performed to remove portions of the lamina ,the bony arch that cover the spinal cord. Endoscopic laminotomy is often performed on patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who have tried nonsurgical treatments.
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Endoscopic foraminoplasty: Foraminoplasties are usually used to treat foraminal stenosis, a narrowing of the space between vertebrae.
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Transforaminal endoscopic discectomy: Part of an intervertebral disc is removed during discectomy surgery. Transforaminal endoscopic discectomy accomplishes this partial disc removal in an ultra-minimally way.
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Endoscopic rhizotomy: Rhizotomies treat pain and back spasms caused by the medial branch nerve.
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Endoscopic annuloplasty: If discectomies remove portions of discs, annuloplasties treat tears and damage to the outside of discs, also known as the annulus fibrosus.
Benefits of Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery has changed the field of spine surgery for the better, making spinal procedures safer, less painful, and easier to recover from. To get an idea of how the procedures are performed, the below videos are a good guide:
Endoscopic spine procedures generally offer the following benefits compared to more invasive surgical interventions:
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Incisions that are significantly smaller, around ¼ inch instead of around 3 inches in many cases for open surgery
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Smaller incisions mean less disruption to surrounding tissue and muscles, not to mention faster recover times
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Minimal blood loss is yet another benefit of ESS compared to open surgery
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Endoscopic spinal surgery can be performed as an outpatient procedure in most cases under local anesthesia
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The reduce of postoperative infection is far lower compared to traditional surgical methods
Specialized ESS Experience in Arizona
If you are considering endoscopic spine surgery near Phoenix, you are in the right place.
Not all spine surgeons have mastered this state-of-the-art technique, but Dr. Rafath Baig has undergone extensive training to perform this procedure, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.
That said, surgery is still surgery, and it should always be treated as the final resort or last option to other approaches if any of those other approaches are potentially helpful and healing
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Dr. Rafath Baig is always available to discuss all of the potential options with all of his patients. He understands the importance of providing personalized medical care, because every patient is different.
Accordingly, if you are wondering whether you might be a candidate for endoscopic spine surgery in Arizona, then you should get in touch with us. When you do, Dr. Baig will assess your medical condition and then sit with you to review your different treatment options. If ESS is a good fit, he’ll explain how it’s done, what you should expect, and how you should prepare for it. You deserve that much and more, as you are the one who is suffering. Endoscopic spine surgery in Arizona is a worthwhile consideration for a lot of patients who are dealing with spine issues, so if this includes you it’s time to take the next step and move toward a final treatment decision.
Not all spine conditions require surgery, however, to find the best treatment for your spine condition, call our office locations in Mesa and Phoenix to schedule a personalized, face-to-face consultation with spine surgeon Dr. Baig and the endoscopic spine surgery specialists at Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center.
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Chronic back pain can be debilitating and leave you feeling hopeless. When Craig wasn’t getting the care he felt he deserved, he reached out to Dr. Baig to get the help he needed.
Unfortunately, this is a common problem: People suffering from back pain see a doctor, get diagnosed with some type of “chronic” condition, obtain a prescription and perhaps go to a few physical therapy appointments. They feel a bit better for a time, but the root of the problem is never diagnosed or properly treated. This is how back pain can become chronic, and this is why people ultimately seek the help of Desert Spine and Scoliosis center, expert back surgeons in Phoenix.
Dr. Baig, one of the most respected back surgeons in Phoenix, helped Craig identify his problem by relying on his years of expertise as a spine specialist in Phoenix. With the proper treatment, Craig’s condition improved and he was able to get back into life without the terrible pain that had dragged him down for so long. This is what patients should reasonably expect from our team of Phoenix spine surgeons.
SUCCESS STORIES
For an active 39 year old who participates in Jiujitsu, having a spinal fusion would not have been the right thing for her. We were able to get her back on the mat after a successful disc replacement and she is back living her life
NO MORE BACK PAIN!
For an active young mom, having a spinal fusion was out of the question.
She was back in the gym THE SAME DAY after she had an Endoscopic Decompression. Dr. Baig and is living life
PAIN FREE!
This personal trainer got a cervical disc replacement.
She was able to avoid a fusion, keep her her range of motion, and get back
into the gym
PAIN FREE!
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our patients who take the time to leave a review about their experience at our practice.
Your kind words and feedback are greatly appreciated by our entire team, and your review helps other patients make an informed decision about where to turn to for care.
Thanks again for sharing your experience with others. You are making a difference.
T.M. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig and his team are phenomenal. I had a compressed nerve due to a bulging disc and was able to be seen relatively quickly. Surgery was quick and flawless and I have no complaints at all. I truly appreciated how fast they worked to get me seen and out of all the pain I was in! Highly recommend them."
A.H. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig literally changed my life for the better. I had a severely pinched nerve in my neck and needed to get surgery. Immediately at my first consult I felt comfortable and in good hands. I even walked away with a smile on my face during that scary time.
Surgery day couldn’t have gone better. The team he had also had a great bedside manner and helped keep me calm.
After the surgery and in the recovery room, he came in and checked on me and made sure I was all good before releasing me."
S.D. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig was going to be my second opinion for an upcoming scheduled spinal surgery. After my appointment, he will be my surgeon. He gave me a lot of information that was lacking from my other doctors. I felt very comfortable with Dr Baig and his entire office staff. Looking forward to living pain free after we strengthen my bones. It’s going to be a permanent fix and not a bandaid."
Consult Our Back Surgeons in Phoenix
Back pain can often be a result of an accident, injury, or congenital conditions such as scoliosis. Certain forms of back pain can be a result of the natural aging process, including conditions such as disc protrusion and spinal stenosis.
Today, advancements in imaging, and non surgical techniques have led to more treatment options than ever before, allowing us to return our patients the life they once knew…usually without the need for invasive spine surgery.
Typically, back surgeons in Phoenix offer one type of help, even though there are many others available. When you work with Dr. Baig at the Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center, you can rest assured that everything is on the table when it comes to potential treatments that are accepted by the medical world.
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