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Minimally Invasive
Conservative options are the first line of treatment when you struggle with chronic back pain, a back injury, or deformities such as scoliosis. When your symptoms don’t improve, however, it may be time to talk with Kushagra Verma, MD, MS, FAAOS, at Verma Spine about minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Verma, who serves patients in Los Alamitos, Long Beach, and Orange County, California, has extensive experience using today’s most advanced surgical techniques to perform safe and accurate spine surgery. To learn more about your treatment options, call the office or schedule an appointment online.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Q & A
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
Minimally invasive procedures are performed using small incisions together with surgical instruments designed to fit through the narrow opening. During minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Verma uses an endoscope, a narrow instrument that contains lighting, and a video camera that sends a magnified view of your spine to a monitor. Dr. Verma uses today’s most advanced techniques during minimally invasive spine surgery. One example is navigated spine surgery, which uses the real-time imaging of a CT scan to ensure safety and precision during your surgery.
What is computer-assisted spine surgery?
Computer-assisted spine surgery is another one of today’s innovative techniques. Using smart instruments and digital imaging, Dr. Verma can view a three-dimensional computerized image of your spine while performing surgery. The digital imaging uses infrared signals to track smart instruments, showing the location of surgical tools and ensuring the precise placement of plates, screws, and rods needed to support your spine.
What type of minimally invasive spine procedure might I receive?
Many types of spinal surgeries can now be done with minimally invasive techniques, including: Disc replacement When you have a degenerated disc, Dr. Verma may replace it with an artificial disc, alleviating your back pain while preserving normal spine movement. Discectomy During a discectomy, Dr. Verma removes the damaged part of a herniated disc. Spinal fusion Fusing two vertebrae together stabilizes the spine but also affects mobility. Laminectomy A laminectomy is a procedure to relieve compressed nerves by removing part of a vertebra. Foraminotomy This procedure also decompresses nerves by enlarging the opening, or foramen, where nerves leave the spine.
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