DR VIVEK V. SHINGANE, ORTHOPAEDIC AND JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGEON

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery When Is a Smaller Surgical Approach Appropriate Back pain is extremely common, but only a proportion of people with spinal symptoms need an operation. Even among patients who do require surgery, the appropriate technique depends on the underlying spinal problem. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 is one approach that may be considered for selected conditions after detailed assessment. The term “minimally invasive” describes the surgical approach; it does not mean every spine condition can be corrected through a small incision. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬Back pain can arise from muscles, joints, discs, nerves and several other structures. Some patients experience mainly local back pain. Others develop pain radiating into an arm or leg, numbness, tingling or weakness. Because these symptoms can have different causes, diagnosis usually requires a combination of clinical history and physical examination. Imaging such as MRI may be recommended when clinically indicated. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝?Many spine conditions are initially managed without surgery. Depending on the diagnosis, conservative ... 15 hours ago Learn more