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Endoscopic Spinal Surgery for Bulging Discs. Input?
Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 23 10:31am | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
What kind of surgery?
At 87 depending on the surgery I would definately go that way if possible due to recovery time.
Open back surgery can be a tough recovery.
Find a Dr. who does a lot of that type
I had minimally invasive lumbar decompression on 3 levels. It didn't do what I had hoped but was worth a shot.
The surgical recovery was really easy due to the endoscopy, probably hurt less than the stenosis I have.
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@jlssurplus where did you go that did minimally invasive on 3 levels? I am desperate to find someplace for minimally invasive on 4 levels.
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@jlssurplus The endoscopic surgery will involve a small back incision to cut away the bulging disc that is pressing on my nerve and causing my pain. This will be done on two different discs. I am concerned about the surgery but I’m even more concerned about the estimated three hours that I will be under general anesthesia - considering that I am 87 years old.