Minimally Invasive Surgery

Comprehensive Spine Surgery Findings Highlight Postoperative Infection Rates

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Additional Spinal Fusion Surgery Factors and Considerations

Ben Parr — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:29:44 -0800

In addition to the spinal fusion approach used, there are a number of other factors to be considered before spine fusion surgery. The following discusses several other considerations.

X-STOP Interactive Video

Greg — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:29:09 -0700

The X-STOP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to relieve symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. This interactive video gives you a surgeon's view of the X-stop procedure for lumbar stenosis.

Non-invasive Procedure

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:21 -0800

Definition

A non-invasive procedure is a conservative treatment that does not require incision into the body or the removal of tissue. For the treatment of back pain, a combination of non-invasive procedures such as chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy and heat therapy are typically prescribed for several weeks.

Noninvasive procedures are essential to pain management serving as an alternative to invasive surgery.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:14 -0800

Definition

Minimally invasive surgery is a surgery minimizing surgical incisions to reduce trauma to the body. This type of surgery is usually performed using thin-needles and an endoscope to visually guide the surgery.

Vertebroplasty Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:45 -0800

Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to stabilize a spinal fracture and stop the pain caused by the fracture. The procedure is performed through a small puncture in the patient’s skin. This video provides step-by-step information on the vertebroplasty procedure.

Lumbar Radiofrequency Neurotomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:45 -0800

A lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy (or radiofrequency rhizotomy) is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces or eliminates the pain from damaged facet or sacroiliac joints by disrupting the medical branch nerves that carry pain signals. This interactive video provides a clear picture of a lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy.

Lumbar Micro Endoscopic Discectomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:44 -0800

A lumbar micro endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure performed through a tubular device and designed to relieve pain caused by herniated discs pressing on nerve roots. This video provides an overview of the lumbar micro endoscopic discectomy.

Review of Current Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion Systems

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:07 -0800

The following is a review of three types of minimally invasive systems currently used in the US for performing a spine fusion surgery with pedicle screw fixation.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery System Considerations

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:06 -0800

The types of systems discussed may be compared in terms of several known advantages and disadvantages that tend to accompany use of these types of minimally invasive spine fusion surgery systems. Each system has a number of unique benefits and limitations.

Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion Systems

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:06 -0800

Spinal fusion technologies

Much of the published minimally invasive spine surgery techniques today describe less invasive methods of performing a spinal fusion with pedicle screw instrumentation. This article will review the major developments in minimally invasive surgery systems for posterolateral fusion and pedicle screw fixation.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Systems

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:06 -0800

The theory with any minimally invasive spine surgery system is that smaller incisions and percutaneous approach will create less tissue damage, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. However, the advantages of any minimally invasive spine fusion system are still considered to be theoretical and have not yet been proven.

Vertebroplasty Procedure

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:19 -0800

Top Back Surgery Topics:

Back/Neck Surgery Intro

Microdiscectomy

Lumbar Laminectomy

Cervical Spine Surgery

Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Kyphoplasty Considerations and Alternatives

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:19 -0800

Timing of Kyphoplasty surgery

Top Back Surgery Topics:

Back/Neck Surgery Intro

Microdiscectomy

Lumbar Laminectomy

Cervical Spine Surgery

Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Microdiscectomy (Microdecompression) Spine Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800

In a microdiscectomy or microdecompression spine surgery, a small portion of the bone over the nerve root and/or disc material from under the nerve root is removed to relieve neural impingement and provide more room for the nerve to heal.

A microdiscectomy is typically performed for a herniated lumbar disc and is actually more effective for treating leg pain (also known as radiculopathy) than lower back pain.

Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach Spine Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:15 -0800

The minimally invasive anterior approach for spine fusion surgery is in many ways an ideal technique for gaining access to the disc space in the lumbar spine with minimal risks or unwanted after effects for the patient. The anterior approach (from the front—through the abdomen) allows the surgeon to:

Completely remove the painful degenerative disc while restoring the disc to its native disc height
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Systems

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:15 -0800

In-depth information and research on minimally invasive back surgery techniques for spine fusion surgery, kyphoplasty and microdiscectomy

IDET: an Alternative to Invasive Surgery for Chronic Low Back Pain

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:13 -0800

Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty (IDET) is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic low back pain that results from certain types of painful degenerative disc disease or contained disc herniation.

Physical Therapy After Minimally Invasive Back Surgery

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:47 -0800

When a surgery is minimally invasive, many people – especially those who experience a great deal of pain relief – may think that physical therapy is unnecessary. It is very important that muscle function is at its best after any spine procedure in order to maximize recovery and to minimize potential future problems.