MINIMALLY-INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY
Minimal invasive surgery (MISS) involves surgery through a small skin incision, as opposed to open surgery which is often more than 6 inches long. This allows for rapid patient mobilization after surgery, less post op pain, faster wound healing and early return to work.
Examples of Minimal Invasive spine surgery (MISS).
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Cervical and lumbar foraminotomies can also be done by the MISS technique.
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Endoscopy for lumbar and cervical disc prolapse.
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Percutaneous screw insertion for spine stabilization.
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Percutaneous discectomy (APLD).
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Minimal invasive Lumbar spinal fusion (TLIF)
CASE STUDY
A 34-year-old female underwent L4/5 percutaneous stabilization with pedicle screws
under GA for chronic back pain. Discography was suggestive of L4-L5 discogenic
back pain. Five years post-op the patient is still pain free.
Pre-op MRI image showing L4-L5 disc degeneration
Photo of patient’s wound post-op showing four small incision through
which spine has been stabilized using titanium pedicle screws.
X-Ray post-op showing percutaneous
pedicle screws


