Conditions Treated With Endoscopic Spine Procedures

Most spine issues cause discomfort or pain. Finding lasting relief is a top priority, and knowing where to turn for excellent spine care isn’t always easy, especially if this is your first bout with spine pain. 

For residents of northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago area, help is available through the care of Dr. Mohammad S. Shukairy, a highly skilled endoscopic spine surgeon with a wealth of training and experience, along with offices in Highland and Merrillville, Indiana. 

After performing hundreds of successful spine surgeries for area residents, Dr. Shukairy has become one of the most highly sought-after spine specialists in the region. Here are some of the conditions that can be treated with endoscopic spine surgery. 

Surgical correction of spinal disc issues

Your spine has 23 small discs situated between vertebral bones. These discs have a firm rubbery outer layer surrounding a softer, gel-like inner material. 

Spinal discs act to absorb some of the shock your spine encounters during normal daily movements. They facilitate flexibility in your spine and prevent the bony spine components from making direct contact. 

Spinal discs can degenerate over time, breaking down until they no longer function properly. The softer inner disc material can also emerge through the firm, outer ring, placing undue pressure on the nerves within your spine. Both of these conditions can cause significant pain. 

Endoscopic spine surgery can help by repairing damaged spinal discs or replacing them with artificial discs. In some cases, removing the disc altogether and fusing the vertebrae together is the best approach. 

Spine surgery can improve congenital or progressive spine conditions

Some spinal problems are caused by conditions that develop prior to birth. Scoliosis is a good example (although it’s also possible to develop scoliosis later in life). Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, and can range in severity from mild to severe. 

Arthritis is the term for a range of inflammatory conditions that develop within your joints. When arthritis develops in the spine, the result is often significant pain and reduced mobility. Arthritis is more common in older people, but it can develop at any age. 

Spinal irregularities are abnormalities that affect the alignment of the spine. They can be congenital in nature or can develop as a result of a different condition. Misalignment of the spine can be painful and can limit your ability to move. 

These conditions can be treated through endoscopic spine surgery, a minimally invasive approach that often requires less recovery time and has a lower risk of side effects as compared with open spine surgery. 

Surgical repair of spine injuries, growths, or infection

Your spine is subject to harm, just like the rest of your body. However, the limited space within your spinal column can make it more difficult to treat injuries and other conditions. 

Endoscopic spine surgery offers a way to repair damaged spine joints with less disruption of the surrounding tissues. 

This makes it a great fit for addressing many types of spine injuries. Whether your pain is caused by a sports injury or a slipped vertebra, surgical intervention is often needed. 

Minimally invasive surgery is also a good fit for treating infection within the spine or for repairing fractures. Removing spinal tumors is also possible through endoscopic spine surgery. 

Dr. Shukairy can also treat spinal stenosis by creating more space in the spinal canal, removing damaged components, or performing disc fusion. 

Why choose endoscopic spine surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery is a powerful tool that allows Dr. Shukairy to alter tissues within your spine without large incisions, lengthy procedure times, or significant displacement of adjacent tissues. 

Endoscopic spine surgery reduces the risk of complications during your procedure and can often mean a shorter recovery time. 

When dealing with spine health problems, the focus is on getting you back on your feet and back into the swing of your normal routines. Endoscopic spine surgery supports these goals. 

If you have additional questions about how endoscopic spine surgery works or how it can help you reach your treatment goals, schedule an appointment to meet with Dr. Mohammad S. Shukairy to discuss the details of your situation. 

Our offices in Highland and Merrillville, Indiana, serve people from northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago area.