Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Keyhole Treatment for Selected Spine Problems
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What endoscopic spine surgery means

Endoscopic spine surgery uses small incisions and a camera-assisted approach for selected spine conditions, commonly disc-related nerve compression. It is often described as keyhole spine surgery.

It is not suitable for every back pain patient. The decision depends on MRI findings, symptoms, neurological status and prior treatment response.

Possible advantages

In selected patients, minimally invasive spine techniques may reduce tissue disruption and support faster mobilisation. However, the main goal remains nerve decompression and symptom relief when clinically appropriate.

Patients should discuss expected benefits, limitations, recurrence risk and rehabilitation with the treating surgeon.

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Safe decision making

Spine treatment should be personalised. Non-surgical care, injections or surgery may be advised depending on severity and duration.

This article is for patient education only. Diagnosis, treatment choice and surgery suitability must be decided after consultation, examination and required investigations.