5.5 MIS Posterior Lumbar Minimally Invasive Screw System
About MIS
The trend in spine surgery for many procedures has been moving toward minimally invasive approaches. These include spine surgery for lumbar fusion, deformity surgery, cervical surgery and sacroiliac joint fusion. The benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) include decreased pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. However, there is a difficult learning curve for surgeons when mastering MIS procedures. Increasing familiarity with MIS techniques creates more options for surgeons treating spine conditions with the potential to decrease surgical complications. The goal of this conference is to update neurological and orthopedic surgeons, as well as allied health professionals on the latest advances in MIS surgical techniques.
MIS technology can be applied to the treatment of a variety of spinal diseases, such as thoracolumbar fractures, thoracolumbar disc degeneration, thoracolumbar curvature spinal stenosis, thoracolumbar tumors, pseudoarthritis, etc. MIS-TLIF technology is not only suitable for patients who need fusion surgery for traditional open surgery, but also has a definite effect on diseases such as lumbar instability.
MIS avoids the scar adhesion caused by the first surgery, separates and dissects from the normal structure on the side, and the chance of secondary injury is significantly reduced.
MIS surgery allows spinal surgery to be performed through a much smaller incision than traditional open surgery. The incision is small and concealed, which reduces the impact on the patient's physical appearance and improves the patient's psychological acceptance.
