Minimally Invasive Spine Fusions

Minimally invasive spine fusions use small incisions to relieve back pain and stabilize your spine. At Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants in Katy, Texas, Jaime Robledo, MD, and his team offer this advanced surgical option for patients with spinal instability or degenerative disc disease. With a focus on safety, comfort, fast recovery, and long-term relief, the team can help restore your spinal health. Call Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today.

What are minimally invasive spine fusions?

Minimally invasive spine fusions are surgical procedures used to stabilize your spine and reduce pain caused by conditions that result in spinal instability.

Minimally invasive spine fusions use small incisions and specialized tools to join two or more vertebrae and stop painful movement in that area. The Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants team has considerable expertise in this advanced technique.

How does minimally invasive spine fusion differ from traditional surgery?

Unlike traditional open spine surgery, which requires a large incision and disrupts muscles and tissues more, the minimally invasive approach uses smaller incisions. Significant benefits include:

• Less tissue damage
• Reduced pain
• Less blood loss
• Lower risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stay
• Faster recovery

As with any surgery, risks include infection, blood clots, nerve injury, or issues with the fusion not healing properly. However, Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants uses advanced technology and careful planning to minimize complications and promote a successful outcome.

Who might need minimally invasive spine fusion?

The Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants team typically recommends minimally invasive spine fusions if you have chronic back pain that doesn’t improve with conservative treatments like physical therapy, medication, or injections. 

It can help if you’ve had conditions like:

• Spondylolisthesis (slipping vertebrae)
• Spinal fractures
• Severe spinal arthritis
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spinal stenosis (spinal canal narrowing)
• Scoliosis (abnormal spine curvature)

If you’re struggling with long-term back pain and other treatments haven’t helped, minimally invasive spine fusion may offer the relief you’ve been looking for.

How is minimally invasive spine fusion performed?

To perform minimally invasive spine fusion, your surgeon uses specialized instruments and imaging to access the spine through small incisions.

They place bone graft material or implants between your affected vertebrae to help them grow together and fuse into one solid bone. Over time, the fusion eliminates painful movement between your vertebrae.

Most patients go home within a day or two of minimally invasive spine fusion. Some return home the same day. You may experience mild soreness or fatigue at first, but recovery is typically quicker than with traditional surgery. Physical therapy and gentle movement help restore strength and flexibility.

The experienced team at Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants evaluates your symptoms and develops a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Call the office or request an appointment online today to determine if you’re a candidate for minimally invasive spine fusion.