Traditionally spine surgery has been an intensive procedure requiring an inpatient hospital stay and long recovery time. Open spine surgery involves a long incision and muscle retraction to access the problem area. With modern technological advancements minimally invasive spine surgery can be used to treat many conditions that previously required open surgery. Minimally invasive spine surgery is making outpatient spine surgery possible.
Minimally Invasive Techniques & Outpatient Spine Surgery
There are a number of techniques used to perform minimally invasive surgeries.
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of minimally invasive procedures versus traditional open surgery which make outpatient spine surgery a possibility.
- Generally safer with lower risk of complications.
- Less blood loss and pain.
- Reduced damage to muscles and soft tissue.
- Shorter hospital stay and a quicker outpatient recovery.
- A much smaller incision.
- Smaller, less noticeable scars.
All of these improvements provided by minimally invasive surgery techniques are used to treat various back conditions. These factors contribute to making the surgery less intensive and enable patients to recover at home instead of at the hospital. Learn more about Rehab & Recovery.
Two of the most common types of outpatient back surgery are spinal fusion and disc decompression surgery. Both of these surgeries can be performed using minimally invasive techniques that only require a very small incision and minimize the outpatient back surgery recovery time.
Meet Dr. Ronjon Paul
Dr. Ronjon Paul MD, together with his experienced team, brings a contemporary approach to spine surgery, treatment, and care.
An expert with 18+ years of experience and founder of The Spine Center, Dr. Ronjon Paul offers patients an elevated experience focused on providing patients with comprehensive educational resources combined with a minimally invasive approach for treatment of spine and back conditions. Dr. Paul’s well-documented delivery of optimal long-term outcomes fuels his rapidly growing reputation as a pioneer for his approach and successful treatment of complex cervical and lumbar spine conditions implementing ‘surgery as a last resort’ into his philosophy of care.
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