Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) was developed to treat spine problems with less injury to the muscles and other normal structures in the spine. In these procedures, doctors use specialized
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In minimally invasive knee replacement, the surgeon uses a shorter incision and a different, less-invasive technique to expose the joint—with the goal of reducing postoperative pain and speeding
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As open surgery, in which your doctor uses a single, larger incision to access your spine. Using a minimally invasive method, where the doctor makes several smaller incisions. Your doctor will
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An interbody fusion is a method of fusing the lumbar spine that involves removing the damaged intervertebral disk. In a lateral lumbar interbody fusion, the surgeon accesses the spine through
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The goal of this type of surgery is to decrease the healing time and scarring associated with bunion surgery. In some places, this approach has become popular. However, minimally invasive bunion
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Awake spinal surgery, also known as intravenous sedation surgery, is a procedure where the patient remains awake during the operation. Spinal surgery performed with the patient awake can reduce
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Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize and treat problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, "arthro" (joint) and "skopein" (to look).
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As an alternative to traditional glaucoma treatments, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) has shown promise for the future management of glaucoma. The cardinal features of
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Endoscopic Diskectomy Endoscopic spine surgery is an advanced surgical technique that offers a minimally invasive approach to removing herniated disks in the lower back. In this procedure, the
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In minimally invasive surgery, the surgeon makes a smaller surgical incision and cuts or detaches fewer muscles around the hip. Despite this difference, however, both traditional total hip replacement
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