Helping Athletes Get Back in the Game

Helping Athletes
Get Back in the Game
Trust the experts
Laser Spine Institute has helped more than 40,000 people get their lives back with our minimally invasive procedures.
Two-time NFL Pro Bowl Kicker, Garo Yepremian, and hundreds of other athletes have trusted Laser Spine Institute
with their spine care.
“After playing 15 years, it took a toll on my back.
I went through all kinds of treatments.”
“It’s so much better than having open surgery because
you’re not spending 6 to 7 months recovering.
At Laser Spine Institute, the recovery time was so quick.
It got me back to doing the things I love much quicker.”
– Garo Yepremian* | Two-time NFL Pro Bowl Kicker and Laser Spine Institute Patient
The minimally invasive alternative to open spine fusion
Traditionally, open back fusions have been used to address many spine conditions from, spinal stenosis to degenerative
disc disease. These procedures consist of a large, 6- to 8-inch incision where muscles are cut and bone is removed
to provide access to the spine. Due to the large incision, blood loss and scarring can be significant. In addition, recovery
time can be lengthy.
Laser Spine Institute provides a minimally invasive alternative to the traditional open back fusion. Our procedures require
a small incision, typically less than 1-inch on either side of the spine. We use a muscle sparing technique that avoids
cutting muscles and tendons, which means less blood loss and scarring. The patient is able to leave the facility within
a few hours postoperatively and recover more quickly.
Traditional Open
Back Fusion
Minimally Invasive
Spine Surgery
Hospital stay
2-5 days
Outpatient
Infection rate
4.5%
0.35%
Complication rate
31%
4%
Muscle disruption
Muscles cut, torn
Muscle-sparing
*Garo Yepremian is a paid spokesperson for Laser Spine Institute.
Expertly focused on spine care
•Our surgeons focus solely on patients and learning the minimally invasive technique. They are able to dedicate their
time to perfecting the patient relationship and their minimally invasive surgical skills through daily interaction with
patients and practice of the individual procedures.
•Laser Spine Institute has 13 surgeons across its national offices who have been recruited for their expert level of
experience and medical knowledge.
Advantages of surgery at
Laser Spine Institute
Commonly treated conditions:
•97% patient recommendation rate
•Minimally invasive outpatient procedure
•No lengthy recovery**
•Board-certified surgeons +
•Less than a 1-inch incision
• Cervical myelomalacia
•Muscle-sparing technique
• Bulging disc
• Cervical myelopathy
• Severe degenerative
disc disease (DDD)
• Spinal cord
compression
• PARS defect
• Spinal stenosis
• Recurrent herniated disc
• Spine fractures
• Sciatica
• Spondylolisthesis
• Scoliosis
• Other chronic conditions
**Each patient is different. Results may vary.
+ For more information, visit LaserSpineInstitute.com/surgeons.
Learn more about Laser Spine Institute
by visiting LSIPhysicianRelations.com
“It’s pretty remarkable how good I feel now,”
Natalie said. “I haven’t felt this good
since it was my rookie year when I was
18 years old.”
–Natalie Gulbis | LPGA Player , Laser Spine Institute Patient
“Having my life back means everything to me,” said Peter.
“There’s no place like Laser Spine Institute. I was out
playing in a golf tournament the following week.
From the operating room to the press room in 10 days.”
– Peter Jacobsen* | Professional Golfer, Laser Spine Institute Patient
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*Peter Jacobsen is a paid spokesperson for Laser Spine Institute
and his results may not be typical.
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