DURANGO, CO (December 1, 2025) – Mercy Hospital is proud to announce the integration of the cutting-edge joimax® Endoscopic Spine System, marking a significant advancement in spinal care for the Four Corners region. This ultra-minimally invasive surgical technique offers patients suffering from herniated discs a path to improved health outcomes, dramatically reduced recovery times, and a quicker return to their daily lives.
Endoscopic spine surgery represents a paradigm shift from traditional methods, enabling surgeons to address spinal issues through a tiny incision. This innovative approach translates to substantial benefits for patients, including:
- Significantly less blood loss: Enhances patient safety and reduces complications.
- Reduced risk of infection: Minimally invasive nature lowers exposure.
- Shorter hospital stays: Patients can often return home the same day or within 24 hours.
- Less postoperative pain: Minimized tissue disruption leads to a more comfortable recovery.
- Decreased reliance on opioids: A key advantage supporting safer pain management.
- Faster return to activity: Expedites rehabilitation and improves quality of life.
"Our commitment to patient well-being is at the core of every decision we make,” said Josh Neff, President, Mercy Hospital. “By adopting the joimax® Endoscopic Spine System, we are equipping our expert surgical team with technology that truly transforms the patient experience. This means less pain, faster healing, and a quicker return to the active lives our patients deserve, right here in Durango.”
Similar to the precision used in arthroscopic knee surgery, endoscopic spine surgery uses an incision as small as a pencil tip. Through this tiny opening, a surgeon introduces a tiny 4K scope, providing a crystal-clear, magnified view of the spinal canal with minimal disturbance to healthy tissue. Using specialized micro-instruments, the affected herniated disc material is precisely removed, all while the surgeon monitors the procedure on a high-definition screen.
The introduction of endoscopic spine surgery further strengthens Mercy Hospital's comprehensive suite of spine treatment options, reinforcing our dedication to providing the most advanced and effective care available.
For more information about endoscopic spine surgery at Mercy Hospital, please call 970-382-9500.
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