M inimally invasive surgery is more advantageous as it offers quick healing and recovery with less pain. Precise use of the special instruments and viewing systems by the specialized spine surgeons, allows them to work through the small incisions sometimes smaller than an inch. The technique is applied to various spine surg ical procedures including transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) . The video gives an overview of MIS TLIF. Traditionally spine surgeries are done as open surgery, however, the technological advances have allowed more back and neck conditions to be treated with a minimally invasive technique.
It is typically recommended when nonsurgical or physical therapy fails and patient reports no relief from the pain. It is also recommended when the exact source of pain is known. The MIS has following advantages over open spine surgery. Smaller incisions, usually a few…
