Southeastern Orthopedics and Spine Expands Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Program
Dec 29, 2024 05:43PM ● By WNC Business
AdventHealth Hendersonville’s endoscopic spine surgery program, which will launch in January, utilizes the latest generation of spinal-endoscope technology, manufactured by Arthrex. The new Arthrex Endoscopic Spine system employs state-of-the-art camera imaging to provide ultra-high-definition video from within the spinal canal during spinal decompression surgery.
SEOS Orthopedic surgeon Erik Olsson, MD, first used the Arthrex scope this fall to perform lumbar discectomy surgery, a procedure that relieves compressed nerves in the lower spine. The surgery aims to improve symptoms such as persistent pain and numbness in the legs caused by pressure on the nerves in the spine.
“This groundbreaking technology is transforming how spine surgeries are performed, offering patients a minimally invasive alternative with shorter recovery times and enhanced surgical precision,” said Dr. Olsson. “This new equipment allows us to accomplish the same procedures that we've been doing for years, but through an even smaller incision, and with less trauma to surrounding tissues. Patients can expect shorter hospital stays, less postoperative pain, and a faster return to normal activities.
“Ultimately, this new technology cuts recovery timeframe in half. Patients can potentially return to jobs or sports much sooner than with more invasive techniques,” Dr. Olsson said. “We are excited to be bringing this surgical program to Western North Carolina, and to be the first practice in the region to adopt this new system.”
For more information about endoscopic spine surgery at Southeastern Orthopedics and Spine, visit SoutheasternSportsMedicine.com.