Microscopic decompression

Microscopic decompression is a method of enlarging a spinal canal through a microscopic view. Such minimally invasive spinal decompression only requires local anesthesia and a minimal incision of 2 cm, which leaves minimal scar and recovers quickly.

Microscopic cervical decompression can help relieve myelopathy and radiculopathy–compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots–that produce several symptoms, including:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Muscle weakness in the neck and extremities
• Numbness and tingling in the arms
• Difficulty walking
• Decreased coordination

The microscopic procedure decompresses the impaction of the spinal cord and neural tissues due to:

• Bone osteophytes
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal stenosis
• Arthritic changes
• Herniated discs
• Tumors