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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
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What is minimally invasive spine surgery and how is it
different from traditional spine surgery?
Traditional spine surgery typically requires long incisions
in the back. Muscles are cut and separated from the spine to
allow access to the spinal anatomy. Minimally invasive spine
surgery is performed through small incisions in the back. Surgeons
use specialized instruments and navigational tools such as interoperative
x-ray, microscopes and tubular retractors. Like traditional
spine surgery, the goal of minimally invasive surgery is to
relieve your back and/or leg pain. But it adheres to a different
philosophy - that as little muscle tissue as possible should
be damaged.
Is minimally invasive surgery a new
technique? No, it's common for many operations, including:
Heart surgery
Bariactric (weight loss) surgery
Total hip replacement
Appendectomy
Gall bladder removal
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Smaller incisions
Less postoperative pain
Less surgical blood loss
Shorter hospital stay
Less postoperative pain medicine
Faster return to work and daily activities
What are the risks of minimally invasive spine surgery?
MIS is associated with the same risks as any general surgical
procedure. During the procedure, however, the surgeon may
decide to convert from minimally invasive to traditional surgery
if visualization is limited or if other complications arise.
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Spine Specialty Center
6005 Park Avenue, Suite 400 Loewenberg Building
Memphis, TN 38119
USA
Ph: (901)767-9500
Fax: (901)767-7324
info@spinespecialty.com
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