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A surgical treatment called minimally invasive spine fixation—also referred to as spinal instrumentation or minimally invasive spine fusion—is used to fuse and stabilize the spine's vertebrae.

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Minimal invasive spine fracture fixation

A surgical treatment called minimally invasive spine fixation—also referred to as spinal instrumentation or minimally invasive spine fusion—is used to fuse and stabilize the spine’s vertebrae. In comparison to open surgery, it is carried out with specialized tools and techniques that limit harm to surrounding tissues and minimize incision size. This method seeks to increase general spinal function, reduce pain, and establish spinal stability.

Conditions treated using this procedure:

For several medical disorders, including the following, minimally invasive spinal fixation may be necessary:

  • Fractures of the spinal column
  • Neural tumors in the spinal cord
  • Infections of the spine
  • Abnormality of the spine
  • Disorders of the degenerative disc
  • Stenosis in the spine
  • The Spondylolisthesis

How Is Spine Fixation Done Minimally Invasively?

Following are the steps that are usually involved in minimally invasive spine fixation:

Anesthesia:

To enhance your comfort and pain management during the process, you will be given anesthetic prior to it. Your unique demands and the particular surgery will determine the kind of anesthesia that is utilized.

Incisions:

The skin around the afflicted portion of the spine is incised using little incisions, usually less than an inch long.

Dilators and Retractors:

To create a small working space, the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the spine are gradually separated using specialized instruments called dilators and retractors.

Pedicle Screw Placement:

The pedicles, which are the bony protrusions on the vertebrae, are screwed into place using either imaging guidance or fluoroscopic guidance. These screws function as stabilizers and anchors for the instruments.

Bone Grafting:

The material used for bone grafting may be positioned inside the disc space or in between the vertebrae to encourage fusion. By encouraging the formation of new bone, the vertebrae gradually fuse together.

Closure:

The wounds are sealed with sutures or adhesive strips after the necessary components for fusion and fixation are in place.

After surgery, you’ll be kept under constant observation in a recovery room to make sure you’re stable and comfortable. When necessary, painkillers and other supporting measures will be given. When comparing minimally invasive spine fixation to open surgery, the recovery time is usually shorter.

Advantages

  • Skin incisions as small as a few millimeters can yield better cosmetic outcomes.
  • Fewer blood losses during surgery
  • Lowered risk of muscular injury because minimal or no muscle cutting is necessary
  • Pain following surgery and infection risk is decreased.
  • Less need for therapy and a quicker recovery after surgery
  • Reduced postoperative need for painkillers.