Endoscopic Spine Surgeon for New Mexico Residents

Endoscopic spine surgery is a next generation, minimally invasive approach that uses a tiny camera and specially designed instruments to treat spinal conditions through a single pencil-width incision. At ESINY, we are distinguished as the only institute in the United States dedicated entirely to endoscopic spine surgery.

This type of treatment delivers precise care through small incisions, giving patients a less disruptive option for addressing spine-related pain. Since it targets the underlying cause more directly, it can decrease complication rates, minimize side effects, and support faster healing than traditional surgery or multiple injections. For many individuals, this means they are able to return home and begin recovery in their own space later that same day.

Traditional spine surgery often means a long incision, extensive muscle stripping, tissue disruption, and removal of bone, along with screws and rods to stabilize the spine. These factors contribute to more pain after surgery and a longer period before patients can return to normal activities. In contrast, endoscopic spine surgery is carried out through a tiny incision that preserves much of the surrounding tissue, helping patients heal faster and leave the medical center within just a few hours after their procedure.

If you have previously chosen injections or other non surgical options, you already appreciate approaches that avoid large incisions and lengthy recovery. Endoscopic spine surgery fits this same philosophy by keeping the procedure as small and focused as possible, yet it is designed to address the root cause of your pain instead of offering only temporary symptom control.

Many of our patients arrive after multiple injections no longer provide meaningful or dependable improvement. In these situations, endoscopic spine surgery becomes a precise and minimally disruptive alternative that blends the gentle experience of an injection with the opportunity for more lasting relief, better movement, and a more active, comfortable everyday life.

Yes, our endoscopic spine surgery program has excellent safety outcomes and is guided by strict clinical standards. Because the surgery is minimally invasive, there is typically less bleeding, a lower chance of complications, and a quicker return to activity.

In many cases, the procedure is performed with local anesthesia and light sedation, which keeps you comfortable without fully putting you to sleep. General anesthesia may still be used when it provides the safest or most appropriate experience for your situation.

Most patients walk out of the clinic the same day and can begin light activities immediately. Those with leg or arm pain often notice relief soon after surgery. Recovery is typically much faster than with more traditional spinal surgery options.

Endoscopic surgery is a highly effective solution for treating conditions like herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and bone spurs. The technique's precision and minimal invasiveness allow it to address a broad range of spine problems with minimal disruption to surrounding tissues.

Most patients experience only mild discomfort after the procedure, significantly less than the pain associated with traditional surgery. In most cases, over-the-counter pain relief or mild medications are sufficient to manage any discomfort.

The incision is typically less than 1 cm, about the size of a pencil eraser. The healing process is rapid, and the resulting scar is often very small and hard to notice. The incision is closed with medical glue and covered with a custom ESINY bandage for optimal recovery.

Endoscopic spine surgery is growing in popularity worldwide, but only a small number of surgeons have the necessary training to perform it with the highest level of skill. Even with formal training, mastering the technique requires extensive experience and handling a significant number of cases. This procedure requires advanced skills and equipment, meaning only a few surgeons can perform it effectively. At ESINY, we are the only dedicated endoscopic spine institute in the U.S., bringing together four internationally trained specialists. Our high level of expertise and specialized focus make us the leading facility for endoscopic spine care in the country.

If you live in New Mexico and were told that open surgery is your only remaining path, or that surgery cannot be performed safely in your situation, you may still qualify for endoscopic spine treatment. Even if injections, physical therapy, medications, or earlier spinal procedures have failed to reduce your pain, the specialists at ESINY can provide a detailed evaluation of your condition. Our internationally trained endoscopic spine surgeons and pain management experts will create a customized treatment plan designed around your specific symptoms and medical history. Through the use of advanced endoscopic techniques, we focus directly on the root of your pain while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissues, potentially offering you less discomfort, improved function, and a faster, more comfortable recovery process.

Many patients experience outcomes that meet or exceed what they would expect from traditional spine surgery. Because our endoscopic approach at ESINY focuses on precise treatment and gentle tissue handling, it often provides these results with less time away from work, family, and normal routines.