The segment features an Oklahoma resident who struggled with neck pain after a career fighting fires and working as an EMT. He was looking for an alternative to pain killers and major surgery, and was unable to experience pain relief after steroid shots, minor surgery and other conventional treatments.
He underwent the AccuraScope procedure at North American Spine in Dallas and was able to experience relief. Here are five key facts on the AccuraScope procedure:
• AccuraScope treats patients with tissue-related issues
• The minimally invasive procedures uses a camera and laser to target the issue
• This is an outpatient procedure
• AccuraScope has an 82 percent success rate
• Patients can save $23,190 out-of-pocket over five years
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