Back Surgery Procedures

There are more back surgery procedures being performed now then ever before. Both the variety and number of actual surgeries have grown into a huge industry with doctors specializing in individual types of surgical treatments for a host of back pain conditions. Back surgery is known for its unpredictable results and many patients are far worse off after surgery than before. Unfortunately for these poor patients, this knowledge comes too little and much too late to change their future.

Types of Back Surgery Procedures

Traditional back and spine surgeries are usually referred to as �OPEN�. This describes an operation using a large incision in the back and multiple layers of muscle and tissue dissection to reach the actual spine. This type of surgery usually has the worst results, the most side effects and the longest recovery time. Many procedures are no longer done this way, but others are still only available using this antiquated method.

Minimally invasive surgeries use a number of small incisions instead of one large one. These incisions can be placed in the back, side or even in the front of the body. Tissue is not dissected, but simply pushed aside to allow the insertion of smaller surgical tools and hollow catheters through which the tools can be placed. The procedure is viewed under live x-ray (fluoroscopy) or imaged with fiber optics. These procedures leave much less scar tissue and do not cause as much damage to healthy skin, muscle and bone.

Advanced minimally invasive surgeries can be accomplished with radiofrequency, ultrasound or other high tech modalities. In these procedures, there is very little cutting and more treatment by needle, electrode or super thin catheter. Most of these procedures can accomplish the same result as traditional surgeries, yet still allow a comfortable outpatient experience with much fewer risks. If you do NEED to have surgery, these procedures should be your first choice, if at all possible�

Results of Back Surgery Procedures

Back surgery is the only type of operation in the world that actually has a syndrome named for its poor results. Failed back surgery syndrome is an epidemic among patients providing huge supporting statistics for the complete overhaul of the spinal surgical system. Many patients suffer no relief from the surgical ordeal and are permanently damaged by their operations. Many patients receive partial relief from the surgery, but often find the pain eventually comes back stronger than before. Still others develop related pain syndromes, also known as back pain substitute symptoms, since their surgical cure was only a placebo. Only a small percentage of post operative patients have good long term results from their spinal surgeries. In these patients, I commend the doctor. The diagnosis was correct and the treatment appropriate. BRAVO and WELL DONE. Unfortunately this is the minority of surgical results�

Recommendation on Back Surgery Procedures

Most spinal surgery is not necessary. The majority of back pain blamed on coincidental spinal scapegoat conditions exists because of a psychosomatic process, not a physical causation. Surgery on the body can not cure a condition caused by the mind. This is the main reason why so many back surgeries have poor results and why so many patients suffer from ongoing unresolved back pain despite a number of treatments, including surgery. Make sure to investigate the chance that your pain might be psychosomatic. It is much preferred to consider this possibility before undergoing any surgical procedure. Thousands have been saved from back surgery using knowledge therapy. I also considered back surgery as a final option for my 18 years of torturous back pain. Thank God I learned the truth before acquiescing, since my pain was able to be cured 100% without any medical treatment.
I did it without surgery� You can too!!!

Back Surgery Procedures to Back Pain Home 5/4/07 Revised 7/6/08