A Comprehensive Guide on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Everyone wants to avoid surgeries as they seem to be painful and are also known to have certain complications later on. But to treat health conditions, surgeries are a must in certain cases. The science and medical field have evolved a lot in the last some decades and that has made surgical procedures better, safer, and effective. Rapid advancement is also noticed in the field of orthopedics. Now, certain orthopedic conditions that require operation can be treated by performing minimally invasive surgeries. This is what we are going to discuss here, but our specialization will be minimally invasive spine surgery.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – An Overview
As the name suggests, minimally invasive spine surgery is a procedure in which only a small incision is made by the surgeon, and that too for the entry of a special tool known as tubular retractor. This tool is used to identify the affected area without causing much trauma to the surrounding tissues and muscles. The tubular retractor also makes it easy for the surgeon to closely monitor the problem that is there in the spine. Plus, required Orthopaedic Trauma Implants like Titanium Bone Screws and rods are also inserted through this tool. So, it won’t be wrong to say that this procedure could be better and more effective than the traditional surgical treatment. Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is only preferred when other therapies fail to provide any positive outcomes.
Uses of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Not all types of surgical procedures are recommended for all types of health conditions. Similarly, minimally invasive spine surgery cannot be used for all spine-related conditions. So, relying completely on it will not be a good idea. The effectiveness of MISS will be decided by the surgeon after properly assessing the condition of the patient. Here, we will discuss spine conditions in which MISS could be effective.
Degenerative Disc Disease This is the condition in which one or more discs present between the spinal column breaks down or deteriorates with age. This is why it is also regarded as an age-related condition. In the case of degenerative disc disease, weakness and numbness may be seen along with the pain that goes down the leg. The treatment of this condition could be carried out using MISS. Conditions like Herniated discs and spinal stenosis could result from degenerative disc disease.
Herniated Discs Another spinal condition that may be treated using minimally invasive spine surgery is Herniated discs. This occurs when the tough outer layer of intervertebral discs is cracked or damaged while exposing its soft jelly-like center.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Sometimes, the spinal canal becomes narrow and its narrowing results in compression of nerves in the lower back that travels to the legs. This compression causes intense pain. After assessing the complete situation of the patient, surgeons may opt for MISS to fix this condition.
Vertebral Compression Fractures When the vertebral body of the spine collapses, vertebral compression fracture occurs. In this condition, the person experiences intense pain. In some cases, loss of height and deformity may also be noticed. Studies have shown that this condition is common in the middle of the spine, known as the thoracic spine. This condition can also be treated using minimally invasive spine surgery.
Spinal Instability Spinal instability is generally seen after disc degeneration and this condition results in abnormal load transfer and movement within the spine. This is another condition that can be treated using minimally invasive spine surgery.
Spinal injuries require special care and they must be diagnosed and treated early to avoid worsening the condition. Surgical treatment of this condition requires an incision to be made to assess the affected area and fix the condition using orthopedic implants. But the size of the incision could be reduced in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Yes, you’ve read that right. MISS is a specialized technique that uses special tools to monitor the affected area and treat it using quality orthopedic implants (if required).
Siora Surgicals is known to manufacture international standard quality orthopedic devices that are used for different orthopedic procedures including MISS. Siora is also known as one of the best Trauma Implants Manufacturers in Thailand.