The Spine and Orthopedic Institute

           Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

Using innovative techniques, cutting-edge technology, and evidence-based medicine, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) may be a treatment option for you. By definition, minimally invasive surgery utilizes small skin incisions, minimizes the damaging effects of large muscle retraction, and attempts to leave the body as naturally intact as it was prior to surgery. The goal is to achieve rapid recovery and lesson post-operative pain. An open conventional surgery has a recovery time of three to six months, where minimally invasive surgery is now a three to six week recovery. Minimally invasive surgery also decreases the risk of infection, nerve injury, bleeding and scarring.