It seems like you might be referring to "Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery" (MISS). Minimally invasive spine surgery is a specialized surgical technique that allows surgeons to treat spinal conditions through small incisions, typically using specialized instruments and advanced imaging technology. This approach aims to minimize damage to surrounding muscles and tissues compared to traditional open surgery, leading to potentially faster recovery times, reduced pain, and lower risk of complications. Removal of part of the lamina (bony arch) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Joining two or more vertebrae together to stabilize the spine and relieve pain. Procedures to stabilize vertebral fractures using bone cement. Minimizes damage to muscles and tissues, potentially leading to less postoperative pain and faster recovery. Many procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis or with a shorter hospital stay. Due to reduced tissue exposure and shorter hospital stays.
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat various spinal conditions. It involves using small incisions and specialized instruments to access the spine, rather than traditional open surgery that requires larger incisions and more tissue disruption. Surgeons use an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light attached to it. This allows them to visualize the spine and perform the surgery through small incisions, typically less than one inch long. It can be used to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, spinal deformities, and certain types of spinal tumors. Endoscopic surgery offers several advantages over traditional open surgery, including less trauma to muscles and tissues, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times, and potentially lower risk of complications. There are different techniques within endoscopic spine surgery, such as percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) for disc herniations, endoscopic laminectomy for spinal stenosis, and endoscopic spinal fusion for certain cases of instability or deformity.
