The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
A large majority of spinal surgeries are vastly complex, making them some of the most difficult surgeries to perform and recover from. Now, with advanced modern technology, minimally invasive spinal surgery has completely revolutionized the way doctors are able to treat patients with spinal conditions.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Benefits
In the past, open spine surgeries were much more common than minimally invasive spinal surgery. Now, many minor spinal ailments can be treated by minimally invasive spinal surgery, as it offers a plethora of benefits.
Decreased Scarring
Scarring is one of the most common side effects of traditional open spine surgery. With minimally invasive spinal surgery, only a small incision is required to complete the procedure; therefore, the incision site will be cosmetically much more appealing. A smaller incision site also reduces the risk of complications from infections and reduces the amount of blood loss during surgery.
Less Soft Tissue and Muscle Loss
Traditional open spine surgery can cause significant damage to the muscles, ligaments, and nerves in your back, which means your recovery time will be longer. With minimally invasive spinal surgery, smaller incisions cause much less trauma to these soft tissues, which means patients are able to recover faster.
Reduced Postoperative Pain
Due to the less harm caused to nearby muscles and other tissues in your back, minimally invasive spinal surgery considerably decreases postoperative pain in comparison to traditional open spine surgery. This kind of procedure also reduces the amount of anesthesia that you need to undergo surgery.
Faster Recovery Times
Ten years ago, any spinal surgery took months to recover from. Now, with minimally invasive spinal surgery, you could be out of the hospital in a few days and be fully recovered within weeks.
Who is a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgeries?
Though minimally invasive spinal surgery has evolved rapidly over the last ten years, not all spinal surgeries can be performed in a non-invasive way. Fortunately, there are a number of procedures that do allow for a minimally invasive route:
- Lumbar discectomy
- Laminectomy
- Spinal fusion
- Kyphoplasty
- Herniated disc repair
Contact The Spine Pro
At The Spine Pro, our highly acclaimed spine surgeon, Dr. Hooman Melamed, specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgeries to best holistically serve his patients. If you are interested in learning more about treatment options for your back, contact Dr. Melamed today and call (310) 928-2016.
