What is the success rate of minimally invasive spine surgery?
For an MIS transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, success rates range from 60 to 70%, with an 80% satisfaction rate for patients. For an MIS posterior lumbar interbody fusion procedure, patients experienced a 90 to 95% successful fusion rate.
How much does minimally invasive spine surgery cost?
A 2011 study published in SAS Journal showed the cost of a minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion was $14,183.00 on average while the cost of open surgery was $18,633.00. The cheaper costs are due to the fact that a minimally invasive procedure does not have to be performed in a hospital setting.
How long does it take to recover from minimally invasive spine surgery?
How quickly you can return to your normal routine depends on your condition and the procedure you have done. You will probably need to miss work for the first couple of weeks following surgery, or at least reduce your workload. The full recovery time following MISS can vary, but averages around 6 weeks.
Is minimally invasive spine surgery safe?
As with any surgical procedure, no matter how minimal, there are certain risks associated that include, but are not limited to: Possible adverse reaction to the anesthetic. Unexpected blood loss during the procedure. Localized infections, no matter how small the incision area.
How minimally invasive spine surgery works?
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.
How much should you walk after back surgery?
Walking is the best activity you can do for the first 6 weeks after surgery. You should start out slowly and work up to walking 30 minutes at least twice a day. Do not be surprised if you require frequent naps during the day.
How long is recovery after spine surgery?
It takes at least 3 to 4 months after surgery for bones to heal well, and healing may continue for at least a year. If you had spinal fusion, you will probably be off work for 4 to 6 weeks if you are young and healthy and your job is not very strenuous.
Is minimally invasive spine surgery better?
Compared with open surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery results in less pain, less damage to muscles, shorter hospital stay, and a faster recovery and return to work and daily activities.
Is minimally invasive surgery painful?
Pain and Discomfort: Minimally invasive surgery causes less pain than traditional surgery because it is less disruptive to unrelated tissue and muscles in the body. Although less severe, patients should expect to experience some discomfort. Your doctor will develop an appropriate treatment plan for pain management.
Can back surgery paralyze you?
Nerve injury and paralysis Some patients who have lumbar decompression surgery will develop new numbness or weakness in one or both legs as a result of the operation. Paralysis is an uncommon, but serious, complication that can occur as a result of lumbar decompression surgery.
When did minimally invasive spine surgery start?
Arthroscopic/endoscopic spine surgery Endoscopic spine surgery was first attempted by Kambin et al. in 1988 (10). However, it is only recently that the technique has been popularized due to the concurrent advancement in tools and imaging modalities.