Why Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Meant to stabilize the bones of the vertebrae and joints in the spine, in order to relieve pressure on nerves, minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery can be the solution to a number of common conditions and injuries.

  • Spinal Instability

  • Bone Spur

  • Spondylolisthesis

  • Herniated Disc

  • Scoliosis

  • Lordosis

  • Spinal Tumor

  • Degenerative Disc Disease

  • Spinal Stenosis

  • Spondylosis

  • Vertebral Compression Fractures

  • Kyphosis

  • Radiculopathy

And, often, using an MIS approach can be faster, safer and require less time to recover. When compared to traditional open spine surgery, MIS results in reduced trauma to muscle and tissue, which means:

  • Smaller incisions

  • Minimal cutting of muscle, if any

  • Less rehabilitation required post-op

  • Lower post-op pain

  • Minimized need for post-op pain meds

Additionally, many MIS surgeries are performed as an outpatient procedure, using local anesthesia only. This limits the possible risks associated, such as:

  • Adverse reaction to anesthetic

  • Unexpected blood loss

  • Localized infection

Your surgeon should tell you if you are a candidate for an MIS option to treat your spine condition. However, there are still situations in which a MIS surgery may not be as safe, or effective, as the traditional surgical approach. As the patient, it is important to be informed about the risks and benefits of your surgical options. And, there are some conditions of the spine that are truly not treatable with MIS surgery.

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