Minimally invasive spine surgery

Common spine conditions

The following is a list of some of the most common spine conditions that will respond positively to minimally invasive spine surgery.

• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Herniated Discs
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis
• Spinal Fractures
• Spinal Infections
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spinal Tumors
• Spondylolisthesis

Minimally invasive spine surgeries

The following information gives you with an overview of each of the three types of minimally invasive spine surgeries. The Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s spine specialist will discuss with you available in more detail and help suggest the one that’s right for you.

• An endoscope (a miniature video recorder) is routed through a small incision to allow your surgeon to capture a visual of your spine. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons notes that this procedure is frequently called a “keyhole surgery” since the endoscope provides the surgeon with a view of your internal area on an external screen in the operating room.
• A mini-open is most comparable to an open spine surgery, but the incision is much smaller for reduced risks. Continuous innovative developments with visualization make the mini-open procedure an option.
• A tubular retractor is inserted into your mini-incision and is designed to create a cylinder-like opening to your spine. Your surgeon utilizes small tools that fit through the retractor remove any affected areas as well as inserting any necessary healing devices through it. Your Florida Orthopaedic Institute surgeon may use a fluoroscopy to examine real-time images of your spine on an operating room screen.

If you are considering minimally invasive spine surgery, it’s always best to schedule a consultation with one of Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s board-certified and fellowship trained spine specialists. The following are some of the benefits you can expect if minimally invasive spine surgery is recommended.

Benefits

• Reduced scarring
• A smaller amount of damage to your soft tissue and muscles
• Fewer incisions
• A quicker recovery
• Decreased hospital stay or, on occasion, the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis
• A lower amount of anesthesia
• Reduced pain associated with recovery
• Less possibility of developing an infection

To speed your recovery, physical therapy is an important post-operative component. At Florida Orthopaedic Institute, we offer a wide variety of locations in the Tampa Bay area for your convenience.

With any surgical procedure, there are certain risks. Your Florida Orthopaedic Institute spine surgeon will discuss these procedures in detail with you and address any of your questions or concerns. We encourage you to research our board-certified spine surgeons’ experience, including videos on this subject matter, via the profiles below.

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