Nearly 80% of Americans will suffer from back pain during their lifetime. Most commonly, back pain is caused by muscle strain, but it can also be attributed to a variety of traumatic and degenerative conditions, including:
* Spinal stenosis
* Osteoarthritis
* Bone fractures
* Osteomyelitis
* Spondylolisthesis
* Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
Dr. Light says that two high-tech procedures are revolutionizing back treatment:
1. The "X-LIF" System For Minimally-Invasive Back Surgery helps patients with spinal disc degeneration & other back problems.
2. “Pro-Disc” Artificial disc replacement can fix complicated back problems without resorting to a spinal fusion.
For most, back pain is only a temporary problem that can be alleviated with conservative (non-surgical)
The lower back surgery technique, called Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, or “X-LIF” is a possible surgical alternative for sufferers of back injuries, painful scoliosis and degenerated spinal discs.
Now there is a better approach - total disc replacement using a device called the “ProDisc-L Implant,” says Dr. Light, “Artificial disc replacement is an attempt to fix complicated back problems without resorting to a spinal fusion.” The implant has been designed to maintain the physiological range of motion in the spine An added benefit is shortened recovery time for most patients. “I believe that artificial disc replacement will eventually replace 70% to 80% of all spinal fusion surgeries," says Dr. Light.
Most patients experience little downtime after the procedure and can often return to most regular activities in a matter of days.
For more information visit Dr. Kenneth Light's website: www.drkennethlight.com or call 415.673.4500. See Dr. Light in a recent T.V. news story on back pain: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=lQXTg2kwr2o
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