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When nonsurgical treatments don’t relieve the pain of a herniated disc or other spine condition, you could need the minimally invasive spine surgery services available at Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons Medical Group, Inc. Experienced orthopaedic surgeon Neil Tayyab, MD, specializes in advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques to repair fractures, remove herniated discs, and relieve pressure on the spinal nerves without damaging the surrounding tissue. Call the San Diego or Chula Vista, California, office today to schedule a minimally invasive spine surgery consultation or book an appointment online.
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
Minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery is usually the last resort to treat trauma or degenerative diseases that affect the health and function of your spine.
Minimally invasive spine surgery repairs or removes damaged spinal structures through small incisions. Minimally invasive techniques do far less damage to the spine’s soft tissues, so you heal faster and with less pain.
Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons Medical Group, Inc. provides adults and teens with several minimally invasive spine surgeries.
Dr. Tayyab performs comprehensive spine evaluations to find your pain’s source and determine if you qualify for surgery.
Why would I need minimally invasive spine surgery?
You’ll need minimally invasive spine surgery if you’ve suffered an injury or disease affecting the function of your spine that isn’t treatable with medication and other nonsurgical therapies.
Dr. Tayyab could recommend surgery to address spine conditions like:
- Herniated discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal instability
- Degenerative disc disease
- Scoliosis and other spine deformities
You might also need minimally invasive spine surgery to treat compression fractures in the vertebrae caused by osteoporosis or injury.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery?
The minimally invasive spine surgeries available at Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons Medical Group, Inc. provide many benefits over traditional open surgery.
Dr. Tayyab uses advanced laparoscopic techniques to repair or remove damaged bone or other tissue from your spine. The laparoscope fits through a small incision and has an attached camera. The camera provides Dr. Tayyab with a magnified view of your spine so that he can operate with higher precision.
Because this surgery is less invasive than open surgery, you can expect benefits like:
- Less pain
- Less bleeding
- Reduced risk for infection
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery
Dr. Tayyab closely monitors your recovery to ensure that you’re pain-free and have a good range of motion in your spine. He can also recommend physical therapy to support the natural healing of your spine in the months following surgery.
Call the Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons Medical Group, Inc. office nearest you today to schedule a minimally invasive spine surgery consultation or book an appointment online. The team looks forward to helping you get back on your feet.