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What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) aims to treat various spine conditions while causing minimal disruption to the surrounding tissues. With minimally invasive techniques, similar therapeutic outcomes can be achieved as with traditional procedures. As a result, trauma is minimized, recovery time is shortened, and complications are minimized.

Spinal conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and spinal instability can be treated with minimally invasive spine surgery. Spinal fusion, microdiscectomy, kyphoplasty, and laminectomy are some of the procedures performed with minimally invasive techniques.

WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

The use of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) may be considered when conservative treatment has failed to provide relief and more invasive surgical options are being considered. If you are suffering from persistent pain, have had failed non-surgical treatments, have limited mobility, and nerve compression symptoms, you might be a candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery.

Minimally invasive approaches are not suitable for all spine conditions or patients. It is recommended that you consult a qualified spine surgeon before deciding whether to pursue MISS. Medical conditions and circumstances vary from person to person.

What Are The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

  • Reduced tissue damage

  • Smaller incisions

  • Faster recovery time

  • Lower risk of complications

  • Minimal disruption to the surrounding tissues

  • Shorter hospital stay

  • Lower infection rate

  • Quicker return to work and daily activities

  • Less scarring

conditions treated with minimally invasive Spine surgery:

  • Herniated Disk

  • Scoliosis

  • Disk Degeneration

  • Spinal Stenosis

  • Spondylolisthesis

  • Vertebral Fractures

  • Bulging Disk

  • Facet Arthritis or Arthropathy

Minimally Invasive Spine Treatment surgery Options:

  1. Discectomy - In this procedure, pressure is relieved on your spinal nerves. During surgery, the removal of part or all of a herniated disc that's pressing on the nerve and the symptoms are relieved.

  2. Laminectomy - Lamenectomies are generally successful operations that resolve leg symptoms. Laminectomy is typically performed to treat spinal stenosis or disk herniation.

  3. Spinal Fusion - Fusion involves fusing two or more spinal bones (vertebral bodies) together to stop motion. Surgically joining two or more vertebrae together, spinal fusion is also called spondylodesis or spondylosyndesis. In this procedure, the vertebrae are fused at any level in the spine, preventing movement between them.

  4. Kyphoplasty - Compression fractures are best treated with this procedure. By stabilizing the bone and restoring spinal body height, it stops pain associated with spinal fractures. Through a small hole in the skin, bone cement is injected into a fractured vertebra to relieve back pain caused by vertebral compression fractures.

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WHAT IS THE POST-SURGICAL CARE FOR Minimally Invasive Spine surgery?

A smooth recovery and optimal outcomes are crucial following Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS). Depending on the procedure performed, the patient's overall health, and the surgeon's recommendations, specific postoperative care instructions may vary. As soon as the procedure is completed, you will be taken to the recovery room. During the healing process, you need to keep the surgical site clean and dry. Pain medication may be prescribed for the treatment of pain. It may be recommended to undergo physical therapy to help improve mobility, strength, and flexibility. To ensure a successful recovery, keep all scheduled follow-up appointments with your surgeon and follow your postoperative instructions closely.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS OF minimally invasive spine surgery?

Like any surgical procedure, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) has potential risks and complications. Depending on the type of procedure, the patient's overall health, and other factors, specific risks can vary. Minimally invasive spine surgery is associated with the following risks and complications:

  • Infection

  • Bleeding

  • Damage to the nerves

  • Incomplete Relief of Symptoms

  • Blood Clots

  • Anesthesia-related reactions

  • Formation of Scar Tissue

  • Continual pain

Patients should discuss potential risks and complications with their surgeon before undergoing a procedure.

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