What’s Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery exactly?
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a type of surgery on the bones of your spine (backbone)that utilizes 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.
The standard method of spine surgery is called open surgery. This uses a long incision down the back. The muscles and soft tissue around the spine would need to be moved away. In some cases, tissue would need to be removed.
During MISS, the healthcare provider makes a smaller incision. He or she then inserts a device called a tubular retractor. This is a stiff, tube-shaped tool. It creates a tunnel to the problem area of the spine. It gently pushes aside the muscle and soft tissue around the area. The surgeon can then put small tools through the tunnel to work on the spine. The surgeon also uses a special operating microscope and views real-time X-ray images of the spine.
Surgeons can use MISS for some types of spine surgery. These include lumbar discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion and after all Discogel injection Which is a new and non-invasive method.
You can also read the article Low Back Pain Facts and Treatments to see the cause and other treatments for low back pain.
What is Discogel injection used for?
DISCOGEL Injection is a therapeutic solution for Intervertebral disc and related back pain problems
But what’s the intervertebral disc?
The intervertebral disc has a central part that surrounds the core of the disc called the nucleus and the part that surrounds the nucleus is called the wall or ring. If the annular wall is damaged for any reason, the contents of the disc will come out, which will put pressure on the spine and cause pain in the lower back. Various treatments such as surgery, laser therapy and physiotherapy are used to treat this type of disc protrusion. But one of the best treatment methods is to inject discogel.
let's explain little about discogel:
DISCOGEL is an implantable medical device based on jellified ethanol in which an opaque agent in X-rays: the tungsten was added.
It’s allows treating herniated discs by decompression.
This hospital product meets requirements of patients and of practitioners willing to achieve a simple and efficient care.
DISCOGEL is introduced to the practitioner in form of a ready for use kit.
The treatment of the herniated disc by DISCOGEL consists in injecting this opaque radio gel under fluoroscopic control in the intervertebral disc.
you can use the link below for further information about DISCOGEL
DISCOGEL injection surgery and procedure:
Here ‘s what to expect during an intra-disc injection procedure:
Before surgery, you put an intravenous (IV) line in your arm so you can get fluids and medicine during the operation.
You will be lying face down with a pillow under your belly.
The injection site is cleansed and anesthetized before injection.
Using a fluoroscopic guide (X-ray), the doctor will determine the appropriate path of the needle.
The doctor inserts a thin needle into the center of each disk for injection.
Next, the doctor injects a small amount of contrast dye to make sure the medicine is flowing the targeted level .
Then, depending on the purpose of the surgery, your doctor will inject a small amount of anesthetic, steroid, or a combination of both.
After surgery, you will remain 30 to 45 minutes in the recovery area.
DISCOGEL injection price:
Since DISCOGEL injection is a completely new treatment method you can do this surgery at a better cost than other places in Iran, The price of injection in Iran it’s about 1200$.
DISCOGEL SIDE EFFECTS AND RISKS:
DISCOGEL injection Since it is a very new treatment method, most of its side effects are intuitive and include systemic allergic reactions to the substance, discitis and neurologic injury. But researchers saw improvement> 50% in 90.3% of cases and only few transitory complications: 1 sensory-motor deficit and 3 appearances of neuropathic pain.
also, Side effects of steroid injections are usually minimal and disappear within one to three days after the procedure. Possible side effects of the steroid include:
- Facial flushing
- Fluid retention
- Insomnia
- Low-grade fever (less than 100° F)
- For women, temporary changes to your menstrual cycle
- Headache
- For people with diabetes, temporary elevation of blood sugar levels
- Elevated blood pressure, for people with high blood pressure (hypertension)
Preparing For DISCOGEL Injection:
Like any other surgical procedure, you should be prepared for DISCOGEL injection surgery with standard protocol.
You can know more about your pre-operative care in table below:
Now let’s know about Minimally Invasive Spine after surgery Recovery and its post-operative care
Patients who undergo minimally invasive spine surgery (also sometimes referred to as less invasive spine surgery) tend to recover much faster than those who have an open spine surgery. Many people who have undergone minimally invasive spine surgery will be able to return to normal activities in about six weeks
Also, you can see about your post-operative cares in table below:
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What is the success rate of minimally invasive spine surgery?
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Success Rate An estimated 80 to 90 percent of our patients report less pain and better mobility after surgery. Over time, you will be able to resume some activities you once had to skip out on due to your spinal condition.
How long does it take to recover from minimally invasive spine surgery?
Patients who undergo minimally invasive spine surgery (also sometimes referred to as less invasive spine surgery) tend to recover much faster than those who have an open spine surgery. Many people who have undergone minimally invasive spine surgery will be able to return to normal activities in approximately six weeks
Who is a good candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery?
Typically, patients who are good candidates need a decompression of the spinal nerves, greater stability of the spine, and a correction of a deformity. Certain spine tumors and infections cannot be treated using a minimally-invasive technique.
Can you go home the same day after back surgery?
most patients go home on the same day or in 1 to 2 days after MISS. When you are home, you will need to rest but you can resume your normal diet as soon as you feel like you can.
How painful is minimally invasive spine surgery?
There is generally less pain to be expected since the minimally invasive technique uses small incisions. Always check with your neurosurgeon before taking any other medication. In the first few weeks after surgery, patients will need to restrict activities. Ample rest is crucial
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