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Ask An ExpertAccuraScope™ Discectomy and Neural Decompression (D.N.D.)
AccuraScope™ D.N.D. at North American Spine is a Minimally Invasive, Natural Opening procedure used to both diagnose and treat inter-vertebral lumbar discs, spinal stenosis and many other causes of back pain.
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Using live x-ray for guidance and a tiny incision, our physicians insert an endoscopic fiber-optic scope, like a small tube, through a small incision in the skin and into a natural opening at the base of the spine.
Our physicians examine the inside of the spinal canal and the discs of the lower back, from both sides of the spinal canal, to identify any tears, ruptures, herniations, bulges, scar tissues or other abnormalities.
Our physicians find inflammation and actually diagnose the source of pain!
Our physicians then use a number of instruments, including a laser, to shrink the damaged disc(s) or scar tissue, or treat the spinal stenosis, and relieve pressure on the spinal nerve(s).
The procedure is usually completed in 30 to 40 minutes. Many patients experience immediate relief.
Patients are returned to the recovery area and are usually discharged approximately one hour after surgery. Patients can walk the same day as their procedure, and can start gentle physical therapy exercises the next day!
Many patients can resume normal activities the following day, and most can return to work in under a week.
North American Spine's approach to AccuraScope™ D.N.D. was pioneered by Lawrence B. Rothstein, M.D. and is currently performed in only two medical facilities in the U.S.