Question: What is the benefit to patients of minimally invasive spine surgery ?
Answer:
Minimally invasive spine surgery techniques offer the patient of spine surgery a "less daunting" experience, according to the Medtronic, an equipment manufacturer. For most patients this will translate into physical, psychological and cosmetic benefits.
Benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery include:
- For some patients, the surgery can be performed in an outpatient clinic.
- Less blood loss
- Smaller scars
- Diminished post-operative pain
- Less damage to muscle and skin
- Faster and easier rehabilitation
- Quicker return to normal activities
