The AccuraScope® Discectomy and Neural Decompression (D.N.D.)

The AccuraScope D.N.D. at North American Spine is a minimally invasive, innovative pain management procedure used to both diagnose and treat inter-vertebral lumbar discs, spinal stenosis and many other causes to reduce and cure chronic back pain.

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The AccuraScope procedure works by using a live x-ray for guidance and a tiny incision, our partner physicians insert an endoscopic fiber-optic scope, like a small tube, through a small incision in the skin and into a natural opening at the base of the spine.

The physician examines the inside of the spinal canal and the discs of the lower back, from both sides of the spinal canal, to identify any tears, ruptures, herniations, bulges, scar tissues or other abnormalities. He or she identifies inflammation and diagnoses the pain source in real time.

The physician then uses a number of instruments, including a laser, to shrink the damaged disc(s) or scar tissue, or treat the spinal stenosis, and relieve pressure on the spinal nerve(s). This mild spine procedure is usually completed in 30 to 40 minutes. Many patients experience immediate relief.

Patients are returned to the recovery area and are usually discharged approximately one hour after the surgery. Patients typically walk the same day of their AccuraScope procedure, and many start gentle physical therapy exercises the next day.

Many patients can resume normal activities the following day, and most can return to work in under a week.

North American Spine is the exclusive provider of the AccuraScope D.N.D.

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