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Minimally invasive spinal stabilization in Broadway

Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization

Minimally invasive spinal stabilization in Broadway

Surgeons conduct Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilisation (MISS) to prevent damage and stabilise the spine, discs, joints, and nerves. Minimally Invasive Spine surgery involves smaller incisions that cause less damage to adjacent muscles and tissue.

The spine, spinal nerves, discs, and vertebrae are all located under layers of tissues and muscles. Hence, accessing these delicate parts of the body requires extensive strategies and more complex cutting procedures. The goal of Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilisation is to conduct this surgery by minimising the damage to the tissues and muscles in and around the back.

During this surgery, your surgeon makes one or more incisions through your skin. A small metal tube or endoscope is allowed to pass through the incision to allow your surgeon to work through a smaller operating space. Further, your healing time is usually shortened with this procedure.

Our multidisciplinary team of neuro and spine surgeons in Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, will perform these delicate procedures afflicting the spine.

FAQ's

Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilisation is used to treat several spinal cord-related conditions, including:

  • Spinal stenosis
  • Herniated discs
  • Bulging discs
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Pinched nerves
  • Spinal arthritis 
  • Fractures
  • Bone spur
  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal infections
  • Spinal instabilities

Before Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, your surgeon will provide specific instructions that need to be followed, which include:

  • Undergoing tests, such as an X-ray, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test of your spine.

  • Quit smoking if you smoke.

  • Practise regular physical activity prior to your surgery in order to keep your body and muscles in shape and to reduce your recovery time.

  • Stop taking or start taking certain medicines before surgery after consulting your surgeon.

  • Follow instructions about what you can consume the night before surgery.

Several surgical techniques will come under the scope of Minimally Invasive Spine surgery. MISS techniques involve partially or completely removing the spinal discs that compress nerve roots in the spine. During this procedure, your surgeon will make a small incision in your damaged back or neck. By utilising special tools, your surgeon will further move the muscle and soft tissues to make their way to your spine. Then your surgeon will partially or completely remove a degenerated disc. Usually, an artificial disc, hardware, or bone graft implant is placed to stabilise the spine, maintain proper height, and realign the vertebral column.

This procedure is also used to remove parts of vertebrae, bone spurs, or soft tissues that cause nerve compression. Decompression surgery is used to relieve pressure on the nerve roots and to provide more space for spinal nerves and the spinal cord to move through the spine. Generally, Minimally Invasive Stabilisation surgeries require only a small incision.

These are minimally invasive procedures, so they usually have fewer risks compared to open surgery and require less downtime and recovery time. However, you may experience some pain and weakness after the procedure, but several patients are able to return to their normal activities within a few weeks of surgery.

The benefits of performing Minimally Invasive Spinal surgery are:

  • Smaller incisions
  • Fewer complications during surgery
  • Minimal damage to surrounding muscles and soft tissues
  • Less risk of infection
  • Less postoperative pain and a lower reliance on strong pain medications during recovery
  • Faster recovery
  • Better cosmetic results with minimal scarring

It could usually take less than an hour or a few hours to complete the procedure. However, it is based on the type of Minimally Invasive Spine surgery you’re having.

Common risks of this surgery include:

  • Nerve damage
  • Bleeding
  • Blood clots
  • Infection
  • Recurrence of symptoms
  • Pain
  • Bones won’t fuse as expected
  • Misplacement of instrumentation
  • Reaction to anaesthesia
  • Tissue damage
  • Leakage of spinal fluid

You may expect to have one or more scars after Minimally Invasive Spine surgery. Both the location of the incision site and the scar differ based on the reason for the procedure. Your surgeon will provide instructions after surgery on how you can take care of your incision site to minimise scarring.

You’ll need to rest and relax to let your body heal during your recovery. It may be difficult if you have an active lifestyle. Try to avoid strenuous activities and heavy-weight lifting for several weeks after the surgery. You may require the help of another person in your home for a few days to weeks as you need much rest.

Your provider may recommend physical therapy that helps you regain strength and speed up your recovery.

Consult your healthcare provider if you notice any of the following symptoms after surgery:

  • Fever
  • Severe pain
  • Swelling
  • Bleeding from the operating site

Minimally Invasive Spine surgery has a positive success rate as long as you have the appropriate expectations. The exact rate varies based on the technique used. The success rate for Minimally Invasive Spine surgery is measured by reducing symptoms such as pain by managing the underlying cause.

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