Recent Advances in Spine Surgery and How They’re Revolutionizing the Field

Spine surgery has undergone remarkable advancements in recent years, revolutionizing the field and transforming patient care. From innovative surgical techniques to cutting-edge technologies, these advances have improved surgical outcomes, reduced complications, and accelerated recovery times for individuals with spinal conditions.

Pedicle Screws for Spinal Fusion

Pedicle screws are specialized screws used in spinal fusion surgery to stabilize and immobilize the spine. They are an integral part of the instrumentation used to correct spinal deformities, treat spinal fractures, and stabilize the spine after a surgical procedure.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

When facing spinal conditions that require surgical intervention, the advent of minimally invasive spine surgery has brought new hope to patients seeking effective treatments with reduced invasiveness.

Microdiscectomy

A microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve the symptoms of a herniated spinal disc, also known as a herniated or slipped disc. The main goal of a microdiscectomy is to remove the herniated portion of the disc that is compressing the nerves.

Laminectomy

A laminectomy is a type of spine surgery that involves surgical removal of  a segment of bone called the lamina. The lamina is the arch that forms the roof of the spinal canal.  Removing this roof creates space and can relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. This procedure is often done to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis, or provide access to herniated discs and tumors of the spinal cord.