If you have back pain and non-surgical treatments aren't working for you, then you may be a candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery.
Minimally invasive spine surgery is different from standard open spine surgery because it combines technology with innovative techniques so you can have smaller incisions, and a shorter hospital stay. In fact, minimally invasive spine surgery can often be performed on an outpatient basis.
Although minimally invasive spine surgery accomplishes what traditional open spine surgery accomplishes, it's an attractive option if you need spine surgery for a certain spine conditions because there are fewer risks involved than in open spine surgery.
Numerous spine conditions can be treated using minimally invasive spine surgery like degenerative disc disease, Herniated discs, Sciatica, Spinal stenosis, Scoliosis or other spinal deformities, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal fractures, Spinal infections Spinal tumors.
It's important to note that not all spine conditions can be treated using minimally invasive surgery. In rare cases, if you have a certain spinal infection, sometimes it cannot be treated minimally invasively.
If minimally invasive spine surgery is an option for you, your neurosurgeon will explain the types of surgery he or she recommends. In most cases, minimally invasive spine surgery can effectively and safely treat your pain.
Because of rapid advances in technology, many spine disorders now can be treated with minimally invasive surgery, so talk to your doctor about any questions or concerns you have regarding MISS
Reference source: spineuniverse.com
The above information is for educations only, if you have any related disease, plese consult your neurosurgeon for more information.
