Minimally invasive spinal procedures are less intrusive surgical procedures that involve operating on the bones of the spine (backbone) with fewer, smaller incisions and less tissue disruption. Due to the less invasive nature of these procedures, you can anticipate a quicker recovery with fewer complications compared to open surgery.
Despite being less invasive, minimally invasive surgery offers significant benefits. The targeted area does not require an extensive cut, achieving the same objectives as open surgery but with minimal access. This helps preserve surrounding structures and tissue and results in significantly reduced pain during recovery compared to traditional open surgery, providing relief and comfort to patients.
Less invasive spine surgery involves the use of small, specialized tools and instruments. These advanced techniques allow surgeons to gain entry to the spine through tiny incisions, providing easy, uninterrupted access. Surgeons can then remove severely damaged bones or intervertebral discs, and use specialized instruments like plates, screws, and cages to stabilize the spine and prevent further damage to the area.
Types of Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedures
There are various types of less invasive spinal surgery techniques, such as the following:
- Microdiscectomy, a less invasive surgery, offers relief by removing the portion of the herniated disc that's painfully compressing the spinal nerves.
- Foraminotomy, involves surgically dilating the tunnel where the nerve roots exit the spinal canal.
- Laminectomy involves the surgical removal of the lamina, the back portion of the vertebrae, to create sufficient room for the spinal cord and nerves.
- Spinal fusion is a widely performed procedure which involves conjoining the adjacent vertebrae. This type of procedure can also be performed less invasively.
- Vertebroplasty is employed for vertebral fractures and involves administering special cement into the fractured bone to help stabilise the area and alleviate pain.
Minimally invasive spine surgery is a ground-breaking surgical initiative meant to alleviate pain and stabilise the spine. It's designed to be safe and effective, with small, less intrusive incisions.
Procedures
- Degenerative Spinal Pathology Management
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedures
- Surgical Treatment of Spinal Deformities
- Management of Complex Spinal Pathology (traumatic and congenital)
- Paediatric Spinal Surgery
- Spinal Cord Injury Care
- General Orthopaedics
- Orthopaedic Trauma
- Spine Trauma and Fracture Management
FAQ
As with any surgery, there may be risks, although it’s considered rare, such as the following:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
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