Minimally invasive spine surgery is surgery. In the “traditional” method of open surgery, your surgeon will make a long incision in your skin. In order for your surgeon to clearly see the site of surgery, a relatively large amount of muscle and surrounding soft tissue is scattered or pulled out of the canal or removed from the bone. This can result in further muscle damage and pain after surgery.
During the MISS, the health care system made a small incision. He then inserts a device called a tubular retractor. It’s a hard pipe tool. This creates a tunnel in the problem area of the spine. It pushes soft muscles and soft tissues around the area. The surgeon can then place small tools on his back in the tunnel. The surgeon also uses a special operating microscope to view spinal x-rays in real time.
Spine surgeries can be performed using a minimally invasive approach:
Many types of spinal surgeries can be performed in a minimally invasive manner. These include:
- Spinal fusion, which is often performed with degenerative or “slippery” plates.
- Correction of deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.
- Decompression of spinal tumors.
- Healing and strengthening of compression fractures of the vertebrae.
- Lumbar spinal stenosis.
- Infection in the spine.
Are You a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Minimally invasive spinal surgery offers many benefits: smaller incisions, less pain, less risk, and faster recovery time. However, MISS is still a surgical procedure. Keep in mind that less than 5% of people with back or neck pain need spinal surgery – and surgery is the last resort to treat pain caused by spinal disease.
If non-surgical treatments such as medications, physical therapy and / or spinal injections are not effective in reducing symptoms within 3 to 6 months, you may be a candidate for spine surgery. Of course, some types of spinal diseases require urgent or immediate surgery. Talk openly to your doctor or spine specialist about your pain and symptoms, along with the results of the various therapies you have tried.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery?
- Less anesthesia.
- Less blood loss during surgery.
- Less muscle and soft tissue damage.
- Reduced risk of infection.
- Less pain after surgery.
- Less pain medication use.
- Quicker return to daily activities, including work.
- Shorter recovery time
Risks of minimally invasive spine surgery:
- Infection
- Excess bleeding
- Pain at the graft site
- Nerve damage
- Blood clots
- Complications from anesthesia
- Not enough relief of your back pain
Why to choose Dr. Prasad Umbarkar for Minimally Invasive Spine Treatment?
Dr. Prasad Umbarkar is one of the best Brain and Spine Specialists in Sangamner, Ahmednagar with vast clinical and surgical experience. He has operated on more than 3000+ patients with Brain and spine-related disorders. Please feel free to call us on 8669177494 or click on Book An Appointment for your best treatment.