Description: Dr Ashish G Shanbhag is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist in Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia. Dr Shanbhag treats the spectrum of spine pain, such as disc disorders, sciatica/radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis and muscle-related dysfunction.
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Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive spine procedure that uses specialized video cameras and instruments to gain access to the damaged area of the spine. The procedure results in less pain, faster recovery and a reduced risk of complications.
Methylene blue is a low-molecular weight chemical dye that possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to treat irritated intervertebral discs and is effective in minimizing and treating discogenic (involving one or more intervertebral discs) low back pain.
Percutaneous discectomy involves removal of the herniated disc material through a very small cut made in the skin. Your surgeon can remove the disc tissue by either: cutting the disc out, suctioning out the central portion of the disc, and burning down the disc with a laser.