Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) refers to surgical techniques that reduce tissue trauma, bleeding, infection risk, and radiation exposure. By using advanced imaging and medical equipment, these techniques allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery.
MISS enables procedures previously considered high-risk for traditional surgery, especially in cases involving complex conditions or significant medical history.
Note: MISS is not recommended for high-grade deformities or complex tumors.
Q. Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Safe?
Ans: MISS is highly safe due to advancements in precision technology, such as neuromicroscopes, neuromonitoring, navigation, and robotics, providing accuracy within 1 mm.
Q. How long will I stay in the hospital?
Ans: Recovery time varies. Patients undergoing discectomy or decompression can often return home the same day. Fusion surgeries typically require a 2-3 day stay.
Q. What is the recovery time, and when can I return to work?
Ans: Recovery time depends on the procedure and the patient's occupation and individual needs.
Q. Is physical therapy required after MISS?
Ans: Yes, early physical therapy aids recovery and enables a faster return to regular activities.
Patient History: A 42-year-old woman presented with chronic low back pain and radicular pain in both lower limbs, aggravated by standing and walking.
Investigations: MRI and dynamic X-rays of the lumbar spine revealed Grade II Lytic Anterolisthesis at L4-5.
Procedure: The patient underwent Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS TLIF).
