Minimally Invasive back surgery: Everything You Need to Know

 



In general, minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) intend to stabilize the spinal joints and vertebral bones to

relieve the pressure that is being applied on the spine, resulting in issues like spinal tumours, scoliosis,

herniated disc, bone spurs, and spinal instability. 


What conditions can be treated using minimally invasive back surgery? 

  1. Spinal deformities like scoliosis 

  2. Lumbar spinal stenosis 

  3. Herniated disc 

  4. Degenerative disc disease 

  5. Spinal tumours 

  6. Vertebral compression fractures 

  7. Spinal instability that includes spondylolisthesis 

  8. Spinal infection 


Who can be a good candidate for the surgery? 


A neurosurgeon will be able to explain whether you’re the right candidate for the back surgery or not based on the severity of your issue and overall health condition. Sometimes, surgery is not the best option, in such situations, your healthcare provider will introduce some other options to find relief from the pain. 

What questions should you ask your healthcare provider? 


To make sure that you’re receiving the right treatment for the condition, it is essential for you to ask the right questions to the healthcare provider. 

Some questions may include: 


  • Will fusion be involved in the surgery? 

  • Is it similar to laser spine surgery

  • What does the surgery entail? 

  • How experienced is the healthcare provider/neurosurgeon is? Do they have a license to perform the surgery? 

  • What are the possible complications related to this surgery? 

  • Are there any alternative methods available? 

  • Does the neurosurgeon do both minimally invasive and open (traditional) surgery? 


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