Endoscopic Spine Surgery – Common Questions Answered
Q: What is endoscopic spine surgery?
It is a minimally invasive spine surgery performed through a small incision using a thin camera (endoscope) to reach and treat the problem while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.
Q: Which spine problems can be treated?
Depending on the MRI findings and symptoms, endoscopic surgery may be used for slipped disc, lumbar disc prolapse, sciatica, nerve compression and selected cases of spinal canal stenosis.
Q: Is endoscopic spine surgery better than traditional surgery?
For appropriately selected patients, endoscopic discectomy can provide outcomes comparable to conventional microdiscectomy, while potentially causing less tissue disruption and less early postoperative back pain.
Q: Does everyone with back pain need endoscopic surgery?
No. Treatment depends on the cause, severity of symptoms, neurological examination and MRI findings. Many patients can improve without surgery.
Q: What is UBE spine surgery?
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery is an advanced minimally invasive technique using two small portals to visualize and treat certain spinal conditions.
Q: When should I consult a neurosurgeon?
Persistent back or leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, difficulty walking or symptoms not improving with treatment should be evaluated.
Dr. Bhushan Meshram, Consultant Neurosurgeon, provides evaluation and advanced treatment for endoscopic spine surgery, UBE spine surgery, slipped disc, sciatica, nerve compression and spinal stenosis for patients from Lalbaug, Mumbai Central, Byculla, Chinchpokli, Curry Road, Peddar Road, Worli, Dadar, Madanpura and Mahalaxmi.
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