In general, the goal of minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery is to stabilize the vertebral bones and spinal joints and/or relieve pressure being applied to the spinal nerves — often a result of conditions such as spinal instability, bone spurs, herniated discs, scoliosis or spinal tumors. Some MIS surgeries are performed as outpatient procedures and utilize only local anesthesia — so there is less risk for an adverse reaction to general anesthesia.
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a type of surgery on the bones of your spine (backbone). This type of surgery uses smaller incisions than standard surgery. This often causes less harm to nearby muscles and other tissues. It can lead to less pain and faster recovery after surgery.
Conditions Treated Using MIS Procedures
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Deformities such as Scoliosis
- Spinal Infections
- Spinal Instability including Spondylolisthesis
- Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Spinal Tumors