Endoscopic Facetectomy

An endoscopic facetectomy is a procedure that uses minimally invasive techniques to remove spine growth resulting from facet disease.

In most of our patients at California Spine & Pain Institute, the endoscopic technique is preferred over a more traditional open surgery, because the recovery time is generally faster and the procedure requires less invasive surgical techniques.

IS ENDOSCOPIC FACETECTOMY RIGHT FOR ME?

There are several spinal conditions that can cause facet disease, the most common including degenerative disc disease and facet joint syndrome. The natural process of aging, injuries, or excessive wear-and-tear can also be contributing factors to the condition.

If you are experiencing the following symptoms, or your condition has not improved with more conservative treatments, you should talk with your doctor or make an appointment with California Spine & Pain Institute about an endoscopic facetectomy procedure:

Radiating pain
Pain that persists for three months or longer
Limited mobility in the neck or back
Weakness, tingling or numbness in the extremities
Difficulty performing regular daily activities without pain

The minimally-invasive, endoscopic approach to a facetectomy allows for a surgeon to remove a small portion of bone, relieving pressure on nerves and other spinal structures. If necessary, other surgical procedures may be performed alongside the facetectomy to treat any other conditions that might exacerbate nerve compression or impingement.

AM I CANDIDATE FOR ENDOSCOPIC FACETECTOMY?

A facetectomy relieves pressure on your spinal nerves and blood vessels, which helps to provide relief from pain, numbness, and other symptoms. Dr. Magued Fadly uses the endoscopic approach because it can be performed as an outpatient procedure, and typically our patients are able to leave the hospital on the same day as the procedure.

All surgeries come with some kind of risk, so you should consider more conservative treatments for your condition. If you are suffering from chronic pain, weakness or numbness, and non-surgical treatments have not provided relief for your condition, you may want to discuss endoscopic facetectomy with your doctor.

If you have questions about your condition, are experiencing pain, or want to know more about minimally-invasive surgical treatments, make an appointment for a consultation with California Spine & Pain Institute today. We look forward to helping you!