Microscopy Spine Surgery

What is Microscopy Spine Surgery?

Microscopy spine surgery, also known as minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) or microsurgical spine surgery, is a type of surgical procedure performed on the spine using specialized microscopes and miniature surgical instruments.
microscopy spine surgery offers several potential benefits over traditional open surgery, including reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times, and potentially lower risk of complications. However, not all spinal conditions are suitable for microscopy spine surgery, and the decision to undergo this type of surgery should be made in consultation with a qualified spine surgeon.`

Common Microscopy Spine Surgery

Small Incisions

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Instead of making large incisions as in traditional open spine surgery, microscopy spine surgery involves making small incisions, usually less than an inch long.

Microscopic Visualization

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Surgeons use high-powered microscopes to magnify the surgical area, allowing for a clearer view of the spine and surrounding structures.

Precision Instruments

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Specialized instruments, often with tiny tips, are used to perform the surgery through these small openings. These instruments allow surgeons to access the spine with minimal disruption to surrounding tissues.

Minimal Tissue Damage

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Because the incisions are smaller and there’s less disruption to muscles and tissues, patients typically experience less postoperative pain and have shorter recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.

Treatment of Common Microscopy Spine Surgery

Herniated Discs

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In microscopy spine surgery, a small incision is made, and specialized instruments and microscopes are used to remove the portion of the herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve root or spinal cord. This procedure is known as a microdiscectomy.

Spinal Stenosis

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Microscopic decompression surgery may be performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots caused by spinal stenosis. During this procedure, the surgeon removes bone or tissue that is compressing the nerves, widening the spinal canal.

Spinal Fusion

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Microscopic techniques can also be used in spinal fusion surgery, where two or more vertebrae are fused together to stabilize the spine. Specialized instruments are used to place bone grafts or implants between the vertebrae, promoting bone growth and fusion.

Spinal Tumors

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Microscopy spine surgery may be used to remove tumors located within or near the spine. The surgeon carefully removes the tumor while preserving surrounding healthy tissue to minimize damage and maintain spinal stability.

Vertebral Fractures

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In cases of vertebral fractures, microscopic techniques can be employed to perform procedures such as vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. These procedures involve injecting bone cement into the fractured vertebra to stabilize it and relieve pain.

Degenerative Disc Disease

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For degenerative disc disease, microscopy spine surgery may involve procedures such as artificial disc replacement or endoscopic discectomy, where the damaged disc is removed and replaced with an artificial disc or the spine is stabilized using minimally invasive techniques.