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An Overview of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Types & Benefits
What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) attempts to treat spinal disorders with less damage to the surrounding tissues. Minimally invasive procedures aim to minimize damage to the surrounding muscles, ligaments, and other structures while performing the same surgical goals. This may result in less discomfort following surgery.
Key Features of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery include:
- Smaller incisions
- Use of specialized instruments
- Muscle sparing approach
- Imaging Techniques
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Get A Second OpinionTypes of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery :
- Spinal Cord Surgery: This term refers to surgical operations that treat disorders affecting the spinal cord directly, such as tumors, cysts or spinal cord compression caused by injury or degeneration. These surgeries aim to reduce pressure on the spinal cord and may include the removal of tumors, cysts, or damaged tissue, as well as the stabilization or decompression of the spine.
- Herniated Disc Surgery : Also called discectomy or microdiscectomy, this operation is used to treat a herniated disc in the spine. During the procedure, the surgeon removes the section of the herniated disc that is pressing on adjacent nerves, reducing discomfort, and restoring normal function.
- Open Spine Surgery: Traditional spine surgery is performed through a big, open incision. Open spine surgery enables direct access to the spine, allowing for detailed viewing and manipulation of spinal components. While effective, open spine surgery can result in longer hospital stays, more postoperative discomfort, and longer recovery times than minimally invasive procedures.
- Keyhole Spine Surgery: It is also known as minimally invasive spine surgery, which involves making small incisions and accessing the spine using specialized devices. The phrase "keyhole" refers to the small size of the incisions, which are usually a few centimeters long. Keyhole spine surgery attempts to minimize tissue damage, alleviate postoperative pain, and speed up healing.
- Microscopic Spine Surgery: This sort of spine surgery is carried out with a surgical microscope, which provides magnified views of the surgical site. Microscopic spine surgery allows for precise manipulation of spinal structures and applies to a combination of treatments such as discectomy, decompression, and spinal fusion.
- Laser spine surgery : In this surgery laser technology to treat specific spinal disorders. The laser is used to remove or melt tissue, such as herniated disc material or bone spurs, without the use of standard surgical tools. However, laser spine surgery is not universally accepted as a stand alone treatment and is repeatedly combined with other surgical procedures.
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Book an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) is a modern way to treat spine problems with less harm to nearby tissues. The main aim is to get the same results as regular surgery but with less damage to muscles, ligaments, and other important parts of the spine.
The success rate of minimally invasive spine surgery is 90%
A patient who is not improving with non-surgical therapy and has extreme back pain, numbness, or weakness in the upper or lower limbs may be a suitable candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).
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