Procedure

    Avoiding Fusion

    We offer the smallest endoscopic alternative to spine fusion, artificial disc, laminectomy, microdiscectomy, foraminotomy, facetectomy, discectomy, tubular spine surgery, and more — plus a free determination of how large a procedure you actually need.

    Advanced Spine Surgery at Back Institute
    Long-Term Follow-Up Results

    Avoiding Fusion Surgery

    Our published research demonstrates that many patients who were told they need spinal fusion can be effectively treated with our non-traumatic endoscopic approach — preserving natural spine motion with proven long-term results.

    • Preserve natural spine motion
    • Alternative to fusion, laminectomy, facetectomy, tubular spine surgery & more
    • Long-term follow-up data published
    • Presented at international conferences (WFNS 2023)
    • Avoid adjacent segment disease
    • No hardware implanted
    • Free determination of how large a procedure is needed

    Why Avoid Fusion?

    Most patients are being offered surgery larger than they need — often because the surgeon does not know how to do it smaller. Whether you've been told you need spine fusion, artificial disc replacement, laminectomy, laminotomy, microdiscectomy, foraminotomy, facetectomy, discectomy, tubular spine surgery, or larger endoscopic spine surgery, there may be a smaller, less destructive alternative that preserves natural spine motion.

    Our Published Results

    Our long-term follow-up results demonstrate that many patients told they need lumbar fusion can be successfully treated with a small endoscopic partial discectomy. These results have been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences including WFNS 2023.

    Preserving Natural Motion

    Unlike fusion, our approach preserves the natural motion of the spine. This means the adjacent segments are not subjected to the increased stress that often leads to 'adjacent segment disease' — a common long-term complication of fusion surgery.

    Long-Term Success

    Our follow-up data spanning many years shows sustained success rates. Patients who were candidates for fusion but instead received our non-traumatic approach have maintained their results and avoided the complications associated with fusion hardware.

    Were You Told You Need Fusion?

    We offer a free determination of how large a procedure is needed for your particular case. Find out if a smaller, non-traumatic approach is right for you.