Sciatica Surgery

Endoscopic sciatica treatment is a minimally invasive surgical option that targets the exact source of sciatic nerve irritation. Using a small camera and specialized tools, our spine surgeons access the area where nerves are compressed and relieve pressure through a tiny incision, without large tissue disruption.

This technique allows ESINY spine specialists to treat sciatica pain with precision and minimal trauma. 95% of patients go home the same day, experience less postoperative discomfort, and recover faster compared to traditional spine surgery.

Traditional surgery often requires larger incisions, extensive muscle dissection, and longer recovery. Our minimally invasive techniques focus on decompressing irritated nerve roots while preserving healthy structures and avoiding unnecessary hardware.

Injections can reduce inflammation temporarily, but do not correct structural nerve compression. Endoscopic sciatica treatment addresses the root cause by freeing the nerve rather than masking symptoms.

Symptoms of sciatica include leg pain, burning or tingling sensations, numbness, weakness, and discomfort that travels along the sciatic nerve path. Symptoms vary depending on where the nerve is affected.

Sciatica pain most often results from disc herniation, spinal stenosis, bone overgrowth, or inflammation that narrows nerve pathways near the spinal cord. Less commonly, conditions like piriformis syndrome can contribute.

Yes. When performed by experienced surgeons, endoscopic sciatica surgery often carries a lower risk than open procedures, with less bleeding, fewer complications, and quicker recovery.

Some patients undergo treatment with local anesthesia and light sedation. General anesthesia remains available based on preference and medical needs.

Most patients return home the same day and resume light activity quickly. Improvement in sciatica symptoms often begins early, with recovery times shorter than traditional surgery.

Most patients report mild soreness rather than intense pain. Heavy pain medication is rarely required.

The incision is under 1 cm and typically heals with minimal visible scarring.

Endoscopic spine surgery requires specialized training, and few centers perform it at a high level for sciatica treatment.

Yes. In many cases, results match or exceed those of open procedures. By relieving nerve pressure while preserving anatomy, patients often regain mobility and comfort sooner.