Spine Surgery

Given present-day demand for quick results, abbreviated recuperation times, and few or no visible reminders of medical procedures, it should come as no surprise that many of those battling ongoing back discomfort are exploring the availability of minimally invasive options. On the cutting edge of medical technology, these techniques give patients the convenient timeframes they require along with the cosmetic benefits and rapid healing they desire.

Recent Advances in Spine Surgery

In the past, conventional spinal surgery was performed in an “open” manner, in that the affected area of the back was opened via a lengthy, ultimately unsightly incision of approximately six inches.

In addition to the undesirable scarring which inevitably resulted from such procedures, the muscle retraction needed for the surgeon to gain access to the spine often resulted in soft tissue damage and lingering pain. Now, through medical advances, a significant number of neck and back afflictions can be successfully addressed through minimally invasive surgical interventions.

The range of treatments which can be accomplished via such techniques has increased over the past several years, encompassing a broad array of valuable options for patients unable to resolve their issues through other therapeutic means.

How Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Works

Minimally invasive spine surgeries are done through a small-scale incision with the help of tiny cameras or devices designed to facilitate the surgeon’s view of the affected region. Small instruments move through the incision, which will be sutured and taped at the conclusion of the surgery. While these methods are not suitable for every patient or every condition, common types of minimally invasive spine surgery include:

• Microdiscectomy for the repair of disc herniation

• Spinal Fusion to address disc degeneration

• Cervical Foraminotomy to alleviate stenosis and herniation

• Kyphoplasty for fracture repair

Minimally invasive spine surgery may also be used to treat scoliosis, spinal infections, instability and tumors, underscoring the wide-ranging applications and potential benefits of these methods.

Benefits of These Procedures

As stated earlier, the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery include:

• minimal scarring due to small incision size

• drastically reduced surgical blood loss

• lower risk of postoperative infection and discomfort

• lower risk of muscle and soft tissue damage

• faster anticipated recovery times

• lighter rehabilitation requirements

• less need for pain medication in the postoperative period

• potentially performed on outpatient basis with local anesthesia only

Elite Spine & Orthopedics Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Life with chronic back pain can transform an ordinarily enthusiastic, active individual into someone whose every movement brings a sense of dread and agony. When alternative modes of treatment have failed to bring lasting solutions, minimally invasive spine surgery may be the answer.

If you would like to learn more about the possibilities these techniques could hold for your future comfort and mobility, contact us today at (855) 77-SPINE.

Client Reviews

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I have been dealing with scoliosis since a child. At age 15 i had a spinal fusion and have had to see many orthopedic specialists through my life. Now that i am older and retired we moved to Florida to enjoy golf and outdoor activities. That was not the case so I went to see Dr Hayes. Over the past few years he and his team of specialists Dr Saladin, Donna Dickson, and the therapists have been caring and compassionate. They have given me many injections, implanted a neurostimulator in my lower back and have seen me regularly throughout the years. Just recently we found i had stress fractures in my spine so Dr Hayes did a procedure which cements the fractures. I don’t do well with the normal local anesthesia but Dr Hayes used another one and talked me through it. He also called me at home and checked on me (which is unheard of in this day and age). Today i went for my follow up visit and I feel 75% better throughout my entire spine. Thank you Dr Hayes and the entire staff.

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