What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

mis incisionOver the past decade, a series of highly innovative techniques and instruments have been developed that allow the spinal surgeon to accomplish the same goals as with traditional “open” surgery but through smaller incisions (often less than one inch). The result is the same operative outcomes as with traditional surgery but with reduced soft tissue/muscle damage, markedly decreased bleeding, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery.

These procedures are not gimmicks based upon a single invention or proprietary device. Rather, they are a concept that may be applied to a number of different medical conditions including herniated discs, spinal stenosis and spinal misalignment (spondylolisthesis) throughout the length of the spine- cervical, thoracic and lumbar.

Our surgeons have advanced training and extensive experience in minimally invasive spinal surgery. We only adopt new techniques when their safety and quality are clearly proven. However, once the evidence is clear, as it is in the case of minimally invasive spinal surgery, we are at the forefront of adopting new technologies and techniques for the benefit of our patients.