LASER SURGERY FOR SCIATICA – NeuroSpine Surgeon Dr Ammar Anwer

Sciatica treated with minimally invasive laser spine surgery

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       Asslak Alaikum. Dr Ammar Anwer na Mera L3L4 L4L5 ka operation kea tha. Pehle ma na teekay lagwaye aur bht elaj krwaya Lekin afaqa Nahin hua. Dr sb k pas muje refer kea gaya tha. Operation say pehle Mera foot drop tha Lekin operation Kay baad ab aljumdulliah ma theek hu. Mera operation 4 mahni pehle hua tua aur ab mere paon ma mukamal control ha. Thank you so much Dr Ammar. Dr sb best spinal surgeon Hain. Thank you so much Dr Ammar
     
   Muhammad Ahhtar 
 2024-03-14
 
 
 
 
     Asslam Alikum. Muje 10 Saal sa mirgi ki takleef ha aur AJ tak Kisi Dr sa Mera elaj sahi nhai hua. Dr Ammar Anwer sa ma na elaj shoro kea ab alhumdulliah 2 months sa koi Dora nahi para. Dr Ammar epilepsy Kay elaj k leay best doctor hain. Allah AP k hath ma aur shifa day. Thank you Dr Ammar Anwer.
     
   Iftikhar Ahmed 
 2024-03-14
 
 
 
 
     Such a nice dr, thanks to اللہ , ,, Dr Ammar diagnose my problem,  I suffered many years
     
   Saira Jasam 
 2024-03-13
 
 
 
 
     Mera naam Faisal hai. Muje disc Ka masala tha. Ma na Dr Ammar anwer sa spine surgery krwai ha aur AJ stitch Nikal gae hain. Operation SA pehle muje BHT ziada back pain thee aur tang sun Hoti thee. Ab alhumdulliah ma billul theek hu. Dr Ammar BHT ache insan Hain aur best neurosurgeon Hain. Thank you so much Dr Ammar.
Faisal Abbas, Dinga.
     
   Fasial Abbas 
 2024-03-11
 
 
 
 
     Mere laminectomy hoi hy Dr Amaar Anwar ny ki  Alhamdulelah mae blkl teek ho gae hon mere surgery sy pehly bht bury halat ty  .daily 1 sy 2 pain killer Nalbin lagwate te koi pain killer asar nahi krte te.4 bar Epidural lagwaya kise chez sy aram nahi aya .Allah Dr Amar ko sada khush raky mjy eno ny zindage de aur mae blkl teek ho gae hon...ab mjy koi pain nahi .mere public sy request hy k kahen aur pasy waste na kren aap dr Ammar Anwar k pass 1 bar zaroor jaen .
     
   rizwana bibi 
 2024-03-08
 
 
 
 
     Asslam alikum. My name is Ubaid and I am from Attock. My mother had multi level lumbar disc disease which was badly affecting her quality of life. Her MRI showed spinal stenosis on L4L5, L5S1. She was unable to walk for a few steps and she had to take rest. She had taken all the medicine and was given epidural injections too but it didnt help. We wasted a lot of money on Physiotherapy but it was of no avail. We were recommended surgery but the surgeons were saying that she will get paralyzed after surgery. We consulted Dr Ammar Anwer online. Dr sb answered all our questions, and recommended surgery. We came all the way from Attock to get operated and after surgery, my mother walked for first time in months. Now her pain is gone, she can walk easily and we are happy that we got surgery from Dr Ammar Anwer. He is one of the best spinal surgeons and he focuses on results. I will highly recommend Dr Ammar Anwer to any one who is considering spinal surgery.
Ubaid, Attock.
     
   Ubaid khattak 
 2024-03-06
 
 
 
 
     I have heard many rumours about L5S1 microdiscectomy complications but dr Ammar did a great job and my operation is completely recovered without any complications.It's been eight months since he operated me and now i did MRI again for verification that disc is completely recovered and Alhamdulillah my reports are clear. Dr Ammar Anwar is really expert in his profession and i am very thankful to him that he gave me new healthy life. Thank you Dr Ammar
     
   Irfan Awan 
 2024-02-27

Sciatica is nerve pain from an injury or irritation to your sciatic nerve. In addition to pain, it can involve tingling or numbness in your back or butt that may also radiate down your leg. More severe symptoms are also possible. Your sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It’s up to 2 centimeters wide (a U.S. penny or a United Kingdom 1 pence coin are about the same width). Despite its name, it’s not just one nerve. It’s actually a bundle of nerves that come from five nerve roots branching off from your spinal cord. You have two sciatic nerves, one on each side of your body. Each sciatic nerve runs through your hip and buttock on one side. They each go down the leg on their side of your body until they reach just below your knee. Once there, they split into other nerves that connect to parts farther down, including your lower leg, foot and toes. Having sciatica means you can experience mild to severe pain anywhere with nerves that connect to the sciatic nerve. The symptoms can affect your lower back, hips, buttocks or legs. Some symptoms may extend as far down as your feet and toes, depending on the specific nerve(s) affected.

Sciatica is also referred to as;

Sciatic nerve Neuropathy
Sciatic nerve dysfunction
Low back pain (LBP) – sciatica;
LBP – sciatica
Lumbar radiculopathy – sciatica

In severe cases, you may experience weakness or numbness of any part of your legs.

The common symptoms of sciatica include;

Pain. Sciatica pain happens because of pressure on the affected nerve(s). Patients describe sciatica as a constant aching pain or sharp burning sensation that shoots down one of your legs like an electric shock, possibly all the way to your toes, is the primary symptom. Some describe it as a burning or tingling (“pins and needles”) feeling. It may develop gradually or pop up suddenly; varying from a mild cramp to excruciating pain. Prolonged sitting, sneezing or coughing can aggravate the pain.
Tingling or “pins and needles” (paresthesia). This is similar to the feeling you have when a leg falls asleep because you sat cross-legged.
Numbness. This is when you can’t feel sensations on the skin in the affected areas of your back or leg. It happens because signals from your back or leg are having trouble reaching your brain.
Muscle weakness. This is a more severe symptom. It means that muscle command signals are having trouble reaching their destinations in your back or legs.
Urinary incontinence or fecal incontinence. This is a very severe symptom. It means signals that control your bladder and bowels aren’t reaching their destinations.

Types of Sciatica:

There are two types of sciatica. Regardless of what type you have, the effects are the same. The types are:

True Sciatica: This is any condition or injury that directly affects your sciatic nerve.
Sciatica-like conditions. These are conditions that feel like sciatica, but happen for other reasons related to the sciatic nerve or the nerves that bundle together to form it.

Causes of sciatica:

Common causes of sciatica include;

Slipped or herniated disk
Degenerative disk disease
Spinal stenosis
Foraminal stenosis
Osteoarthritis
Conus medullas syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome
Spondylolisthesis
Piriformis syndrome (a pain disorder involving the narrow muscle in the buttocks)
Pelvic injury or fracture
Pregnancy
Tumors
Cysts

Procedure:

The patient is put in prone position. The skin is cleaned and prepped, and the target is found using fluoroscopy. A small amount of local anesthetic is injected subcutaneously at the point of needle insertion.
The introducer needle is then inserted through the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle toward the target using fluoroscopy to guide the trajectory.
Once the tip of the needle is placed satisfactorily close to the target, the active electrode is inserted through the needle.
Sensory stimulation is used at first to recreate the painful symptoms that the patient experiences, thus locating the target.
This is followed by motor stimulation to ensure that the active tip is not close to the motor nerves.
Once confirmed, the generator produces a continuous output of voltage at the tip of the electrode. It will be kept at 80 degrees Celsius for approximately one minute, creating a zone of thermally induced coagulation

Complications:

Anaesthesia-related complications.
Infection
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak
Nerve root injury
Burns
New onset neuropathic pain

Frequently asked questions about laser spine surgery

What workup is needed for Laser spine surgery?

You will need routine haematological tests, X ray of spine and MRI of spine.

How many sessions are needed for Laser spine surgery?

Depending upon severity of symptoms and radiology, the number of sessions may vary.

What is expected time to recovery after Laser spine surgery?

After Laser spine surgery, patient is discharged on the same evening.

Does Dr Ammar Anwer accept insurance?

Yes, Dr Ammar Anwer accepts insurance.