Minimally invasive spinal surgery is a safe and effective way to quickly reduce pain while minimizing post-operative complications associated with traditional open spine procedures. However, even though the surgery offers great benefits, it can also be an overwhelming experience that requires time for recovery. Let’s talk about the basics of how to ensure that your
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Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery – New Developments in An Old Procedure
Not long ago, the only way to reach your spine to treat spinal injury was to make a large incision in the back and strip and remove the surrounding muscles, ligaments, and bony tissues. This surgical approach to reaching the spine and treating its issue is named open surgery. A typical open surgery procedure, which
Read MoreWhat Techniques are Available for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery?
Spine-related disorders are among the most common problems encountered in clinical practice. Up to 80% of the population has experienced low back pain at some point in their life, and 1% to 2% of the United States adults are disabled due to low back pain. There is a large variety of treatment options for spine-related
Read MoreTips for Choosing a Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Clinic
Surgery can be quite daunting for some, mainly because of the associated risks. That’s why it’s crucial to find a clinic and surgeon in whom you are confident. Minimally invasive spinal surgery, no matter how minor, is still a medical procedure with its own set of risks and benefits. That’s why you will benefit from
Read More4 Types of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgeries
Patients with spinal disorders used to have no choice but to go under the knife with traditional open surgery. This operation involves large incisions, which results in extended hospital stays and increased risk of complications. Rapid advances in surgical techniques and technologies have made it possible to achieve similar — if not superior — results
Read MoreMinimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: How Does It Work?
In the past, people suffering from intractable cases of degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, and other types of spinal conditions were perennially stuck with traditional open spinal surgery—which involves a higher risk of complications. Nowadays, while traditional open spinal surgery is still being used, significant advances in surgical technology and techniques have
Read MoreMinimally Invasive Back Surgery: What does recovery look like?
If you have a painful back condition that can be treated with surgery, you may be wondering what recovery is going to be like. Understandably, this is a major concern of patients considering surgery. Traditionally, back surgeries are performed as open procedures, which means bigger incisions, longer operating times, a higher complication rate, and lengthier
Read MoreWho is a candidate for minimally invasive spinal surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) allows surgeons to access the spine through smaller incisions. It is made possible by the use of a long, flexible tube with a tiny camera at the end – called an endoscope – and specialized tools. The endoscopic technique is used to treat patients with complex spine disorders. MISS may
Read MoreBenefits of Getting a Kyphoplasty
A spinal compression fracture can be painful, and it can make certain movements difficult as the bone fragments rub together. A kyphoplasty procedure can help to stabilize the fractured vertebra, relieve painful symptoms, and restore mobility to the spine and back. What Is a Kyphoplasty? A kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is
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Advances in modern technology and surgical techniques have made many intricate surgeries, including back surgery, to now be performed in a minimally invasive manner. This technique involves tiny surgical instruments and less cutting of tissues than ever before. Minimally invasive surgery is considered safer than traditional open surgery, because there is less injury to tissues
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