Spine Surgery
Overview
The standard procedure for spine surgery is “open surgery.” This indicates that a lengthy incision is made to expose the surgical site and provide the physician with access to the anatomy. However, more back and neck disorders can now be addressed with minimally invasive surgical methods thanks to recent technological advancements.
The same objective is achieved with minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) but with fewer incisions.
- Longer incisions are related to more muscle injury.
- Minimally invasive spine surgery prevents major harm to the surrounding muscles of the spine since the incision is smaller. This usually leads to a quicker recovery and less pain following surgery. On the other hand, minimally invasive spine surgery is technically more difficult for the surgeon because it requires a longer learning curve due to the smaller operating hole.
The same standards that apply to open surgery are also applicable to minimally invasive spine surgery.
- A period of nonsurgical treatment, such as medicine and physical therapy, is typically the only time when spine surgery is advised to cure the excruciating sensations brought on by your back issue.
- Furthermore, your doctor will only contemplate surgery if they can identify the precise cause of your discomfort, which may be spinal stenosis or a herniated disk.
