Disc herniation is one of the most common pathologies in the general population (1-3%).
There are several different types of herniated discs and their clinical manifestation depends on the size and location. Around 80% improve alone or with conservative treatment.
Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Lumbar canal stenosis is one of the most common causes of low back pain and radiation to the legs in the form of sciatica or gait claudication.
It is a consequence of the progressive decrease in the diameter of the spinal canal due to the degenerative process on the intervertebral disc, articular facets and the yellow ligament.
Endoscopy for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Herniated disc surgery is perhaps the most grateful spine surgery. Radiating radicular pain (sciatica) disappears immediately
Endoscopy for Canal Stenosis
Endoscope surgery differs from conventional open surgery by having a shorter postoperative recovery time and a much shorter return to work and sports activities since the aggression to the tissues is minimal.
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Quick recovery
No postoperative pain
Low complication rate
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Barcelona Spine Endoscopy Institute - Doctor Augusto Covaro
Dr. Christian Schinder
Spine Endoscopy
Dr. Augusto Covaro
Barcelona Spine Endoscopy Institute - Doctor Augusto Covaro
Barcelona Spine Endoscopy
Dr. Christian Schinder
Spine Endoscopy
Dr. Augusto Covaro
Spine Endoscopy Dr. Augusto Covaro
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc is a spinal condition that causes severe pain. With minimally invasive surgery, it is possible to effectively relieve pain, ensuring a quick recovery and lower postoperative risk.
Lumbar canal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes pain and weakness. With minimally invasive surgery, symptoms can be relieved, ensuring a quick recovery and better results.
Herniated Disc Surgery
Herniated disc surgery is perhaps the most rewarding spinal surgery. Radiating radicular pain (sciatica) disappears immediately.
Canal Stenosis Surgery
Endoscope surgery differs from conventional open surgery in that it has a shorter postoperative recovery time and a much slower return to work and sports activities since the damage to the tissues is minimal.
Cervical disc prosthesis
A disc implant in the neck allows the spine to move normally, as it did before the injury. Fusion surgery, on the other hand, joins the bones together, limiting movement.
Lumbar disc prosthesis - Surgery without fusion
Lumbar disc replacements replace damaged discs in the spine, relieving pain and allowing natural movement. They are surgically inserted and made of materials that mimic the natural disc, preventing wear and tear on other parts of the spine.
Revision surgery
Revision surgery refers to a second intervention on the spine, performed when a previous surgery has not given the expected results or has generated complications.
Dr. Augusto Covaro studied medicine at the UBA and completed his specialty in Traumatology and Orthopedics at the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital. He has extensive experience in complex spinal surgery.
He works at the Quiron-Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona and Avantmedic Lleida.
Doctor Christian Schinder studied medicine in Argentina, specializing in Orthopedics and Traumatology. He has developed the endoscopic spine technique over the last 10 years.
He is a trainer and organizer of uniportal endoscopy courses. He works in the Xarxa Tecla and Avantmedic Lleida health systems.
This new pioneering technique in Spain represents a great advance in the treatment of patients who have spinal pathologies such as herniated disc or canal stenosis.
Doctors Christian Schinder and Augusto Covaro apply this technique that respects the muscles, reduces recovery time, hospital stay and possible complications
The Barcelona spinal endoscopy is carried out with 1-2 small 1 centimeter incisions and the patient is discharged the same day even with less analgesia than they had been taking due to their previous pathology.
"Thanks to the advances of the technology we now have new materials and techniques to help our patients more safely and effectively, taking spine surgery to the highest level”
Dr. Christian Schinder y Augusto Covaro
Single-portal endoscopic surgery
It is a mini-invasive spine surgery technique in which access is through a single incision through which the endoscopic working set consisting of a camera, light, irrigation and working cannula is introduced.
The most common pathologies to be treated are: canal stenosis, lumbar disc herniation, lateral recess stenosis, foraminal stenosis.
Biportal endoscopic surgery (UBE) “Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy”
It is a mini-invasive spine surgery technique in which access is through an incision through which the camera is introduced with light and irrigation and a second incision for the working portal.
The most common pathologies to be treated are: canal stenosis, lumbar disc herniation, lateral recess stenosis.
mini-invasive spine surgery technique
mini-invasive spine surgery technique
mini-invasive spine surgery technique
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"Operated with endoscopy of the lumbar spine for a super herniated disc with cauda equina and branches at L4-L5, 2 hours after the operation I was walking without any type of pain, the feeling was incredible. He is a great specialist and a great person "Congratulations doctor!!."
"Dr. Schinder operated on me for a hernia by endoscopy. I never thought he would go from so much pain to being perfect in a single day. I no longer take painkillers. I live a normal life without pain. Thank you Doctor!!!! He would return to her hands without hesitation"
"Finding Dr. Covaro has been fortunate and a privilege. I had been suffering hell for three months with terrible pain without finding a precise diagnosis, and on the first visit with him, everything became clear quickly. It was a huge herniated disc. that barely prevented me from moving. A week later, he operated on me and everything has been resolved wonderfully. He is a magnificent surgeon and also a very human person. "I will always be grateful to him."
"After visiting different specialists in search of a good diagnosis, having been unable to sit for more than a month, taking anti-inflammatories and painkillers, we went to Dr. Covaro's office. The Dr. valued the imaging tests provided, he gave us a clear and accurate diagnosis (L3-L4 herniated disc), he performed a masterful surgical intervention and made it possible for me to have a good and quick recovery. In a few hours, my elderly father recovered the quality of life that he thought he would never have again. Great professional. You couldn't ask for anything more. Dr. Thank you very much for the good work and attention received by you and your team!"
"I only have words of gratitude towards the Doctor, he operated on my mother who had been suffering from a back problem for years (she had a compression of the spinal canal nerve), these last two years her quality of life had worsened as it was increasingly difficult for her more walking without having to sit down at all times to the point that she barely left the house, until she found Dr. Covaro and in a matter of two weeks he operated on her, which was a resounding success and a change in my mother's life. Right now he is in the process of rehabilitation, but he is already out on the streets and no longer has to look for a place to sit every moment. I can say that his life has radically changed."
"Sólo tengo palabras de agradecimiento hacia el Doctor, operó a mi madre que llevaba años con un problema en la espalda (tenía una compresión del nervio del conducto espinal), estos dos últimos años su calidad de vida había empeorado ya que cada vez le costaba más caminar sin tener que sentarse a cada momento hasta tal punto que ya apenas salía de casa, hasta que dió con el Dr. Covaro y en cuestión de dos semanas la operó, siendo un rotundo éxito y un cambio en la vida de mi madre, ahora mismo está en proceso de rehabilitación, pero ya sale a la calle y ya no ha de buscar un sitio donde sentarse a cada momento. Puedo decir que le ha cambiado la vida radicalmente."
"I had a L5-S1 lumbar disc herniation with almost paralysis of the foot. The Dr. Schinder performed endoscopic spinal surgery on me. And everything perfect. He explained everything to me brilliantly and I have been able to practice sports again.He cared about me throughout the entire process. He gives clear and good explanations in all the process."
"He visited me for lower back pain and was very happy. He immediately knew how to diagnose my pathology and performed a non-invasive treatment that improved as soon as I left the clinic. Without a doubt a great professional."
"After a year of limiting pain, Doctor Schinder has successfully operated on me for the L5-S1 disc injury. I am very grateful for both their professionalism and their humane treatment with follow-up from the beginning to the end of the process with total commitment. I didn't expect to have obtained such good results."
FAQ
Why minimally invasive?
Because it ensures a quick recovery without any limitations for work or sports activities.
Because it does not require specific rehabilitation or taking painkillers.
Because it reduced the scarring internally and on the skin
Because you can be discharged on the same day of the intervention.
Because it is by far the most grateful spine surgery!
Why motion preserving techniques?
Because they do not limit sports activity.
Because recovery is very fast.
Because they resolve the pathology for life.
Because respects the muscles and the biomechanics of the spine.
