Cary Orthopaedic Spine Specialists: Lower Back Pain Treatment
Lower Back Pain Treatment - Specific Indications and Procedures
About two thirds of adults in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Garner and the Triangle suffer from low back pain at some time and require lower back pain treatment. Low back pain is the second most common reason for visiting a physician, second only to upper respiratory problems. Most low back pain is triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, and injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine.
The most common causes of pain requiring lower back pain treatment include myofascial dysfunction, degeneration of the disc or facet joints, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and compression fractures.
Minimally invasive lower back pain treatment procedures are designed to help patients with these problems.
Real Relief for Raleigh, Garner, Apex, Cary and the Triangle Back Pain Sufferers
Spinal Stenosis occurs when there is narrowing of the spine resulting in compression of the spinal nerves. People present with back and leg pain which is worse with standing and walking, and relieved with sitting and bending forward. The traditional lower back pain care spine surgery approach involves wide lumbar decompression and possible fusion. Patients are in the hospital for several days and may suffer from chronic back pain. Furthermore, patients with multiple medical problems may not be candidates for general anesthesia.
A new procedure called the X-Stop spine surgery has revolutionized lower back pain care for spinal stenosis. The X-Stop device is placed between the spinous processes preventing extension of the spine which prevents compression of the nerves. Soft tissue and muscle disruption is minimized resulting in a more rapid recovery.
Compression Fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures usually are caused by osteoporosis, and range from mild to severe. More severe fractures can cause significant pain, leading to inability to perform activities of daily living, and life-threatening decline in the elderly patient who already has decreased reserves. While the diagnosis can be suspected from history and physical examination, plain radiographs, as well as occasional computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are often helpful in accurate diagnosis and prognosis. Traditional conservative lower back pain care includes bed rest, pain control, and physical therapy.
When traditional therapy fails, Kyphoplasty spine surgery is a great lower back pain treatment option. Kyphoplasty spine surgery is accomplished via two small incisions at the level of the fracture. Cement is placed into the vertebral body utilizing a low pressure system which minimizes cement migration This lower back pain care procedure is done under local anesthesia and the patient has immediate pain relief in the recovery room.
For more information on how the lower back pain treatment specialists at Cary Orthopaedics can help you, contact us today at 919-297-0000 for an appointment!
Cary Orthopaedics serves patients from Raleigh, Garner, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, Chapel Hill, and Pittsboro, NC.