New Lumbar Discectomy Study Highlights the Importance of an Experienced Surgeon
The diminishing returns experienced by patients of multiple revisions shows that it's important to avoid the need for additional procedures with a leading surgeon like Dr. Seyed Rezaian of California Orthopaedic Medical Clinic.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study that was published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine shows that the successful outcome of a lumbar discectomy procedure is highly dependent on whether it is the first surgery, a revision surgery, or a second revision surgery. The study shows that, for each successive procedure, the likelihood that the next one will be effective tends to decline. This data underscores the importance of choosing a quality surgeon with a track record of proven success such as Seyed M. Rezaian, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S., F.I.C.S. of the California Orthopaedic Medical Clinic. While many know Dr. Rezaian as the expert on achieving patient success with revision surgery after they have had a failed procedure from another surgeon, he is also the obvious choice for an initial discectomy procedure.
Dr. Rezaian is so successful partially because he practices a unique, revolutionary, and highly successful type of laser back surgery. His technique is called the Universal Endoscopic Laser Discectomy (UED), and it is a minimally invasive technique for removing only the damaged part of the disc. This is meant to achieve pain reduction while at the same time resulting in minimal impact and minimal scarring. Experts agree that this is a very effective way to perform a lumbar discectomy when compared to other traditional surgical techniques. Because the study shows that patients generally show an increase in their overall quality of life after one revision surgery, going to Dr. Rezaian for this alternative method after a failed initial procedure is proven to be the logical choice.
This type of laser discectomy is more generally referred to as a percutaneous discectomy, which refers to any surgery meant to fix a herniated disc by the insertion of camera in a tiny incision near the vertebrae. After the camera reveals the extent and placement of the damaged disc, Dr. Rezaian uses laser surgery to remove the damaged portion. This outpatient procedure can be performed using local anesthesia, and boasts a very short recovery period. According to the results of an independent study that was conducted amongst patients of Dr. Rezaian who had the UED procedure, 90 percent of all patients were able to return to their jobs that their back pain was limiting their ability to perform, with two thirds of those people being able to do so without the assistance of painkillers.
If you or someone you love is considering back surgery to help alleviate constant pain, it's important to find the best available surgeon the first time. While Dr. Rezaian offers an outstanding record with revision surgeries, there is no reason to wait until one surgery fails to seek out his help. To learn more about his success with the UED procedure or to schedule a consultation today, call the California Orthopaedic Medical Clinic at 877-397-9616, or visit them online at www.laserbacksurgery.com.
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