What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is an excellent alternative to open spine surgery and often results in quicker recovery times. MISS utilizes significantly smaller incisions causing less harm to surrounding muscle and tissue.
MISS is often used to relieve pressure or stabilize the spine which can be helpful for some patients who suffer from conditions like bone spurs, scoliosis, spinal tumors, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and more.
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons reports that MISS can have the following benefits:
- Reduced scarring from smaller skin incisions which lead to better cosmetic outcomes
- Reduced blood loss from surgery
- Reduced risk of muscle damage, since less or no cutting of the muscle is required
- Reduced risk of infection
- Quicker recovery from surgery
- Diminished reliance on pain medications after surgery
Your doctor will be able to guide you in determining whether or not minimally invasive spine surgery will be helpful for you. If you are suffering from back pain and would like to see a doctor, please call our office and schedule an appointment today: 704-864-5550