spine surgery “minimally invasive”?
There are spinal surgery procedures, even spinal fusions, that have evolved to be labeled “minimally invasive”. This generally means operations done through very small incisions, often w/endoscopes.
Two things important to know:
1. A “Minimally invasive” label on a procedure does not mean that is better, or even right, for every patient. Some patients have conditions or anatomy that just cannot be adequately treated through a scope. Surgeon training and experience are key also.
2. As technology has evolved to provide minimally invasive options, that same technology has improved to make many “open” procedures much less so….Many spinal procedures can/are done on an outpatient basis.
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Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery $29.95 In the past, spine surgery involved long incisions, muscle disruption and lengthy recovery times. Advances have led to the development of minimally invasive spine surgery performed through smaller “keyhole” incisions with the aid of endoscopic devices for visualization. The muscles are minimally disrupted, pain is reduced and recovery time is rapid as compared to traditional open spine surgery. Mi… |
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Practical Guide to Anatomy and Techniques $142.81 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is a beautifully illustrated atlas describing the 18 most widely accepted minimally invasive procedures in spine surgery. Written by leaders in both neurologic and orthopedic spine surgery, this book offers the most up-to-date material and the broadest perspective on the subject. Procedures range from simple to complex and cover the cervical, thoracic and lumbar re… |
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Decision Making for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery $62.73 Decision Making for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery provides the critical tools needed to determine exactly when, for whom, and why minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a viable option.Ten tightly focused chapters each begin with a decision making algorithm that explains how to ascertain if MISS will benefit the patient more than traditional open surgery. Following each algorithm, concise y… |
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Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Spinal Techniques: Expert Consult: Online and Print with DVD, 1e (Expert Consult Title: Online + Print) $164.98 Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Spinal Techniques, by Daniel H. Kim, MD, FACS, Kyung Hoon Kim, MD, and Yong Chul Kim, MD, helps you apply methods of spinal pain relief that involve less risk and shorter recovery times. Focusing on the broad appeal of this goal for you and your patients, this volume will help surgeons and specialists in various areas of pain management provide less invasive alterna… |