Benefits of minimally invasive spinal surgery
Minimally invasive surgery to the spine is also known as keyhole surgery and is done through small incisions, Dr Tow says. “For the spine it entails the use of smaller incisions through special retractors that allow us to do the same procedure that we do in open surgery but with a much smaller incision, a smaller amount of tissue destruction, and a....
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How have spinal surgeries become safer?
Spinal surgery affects the backbone and the local motor system, Dr Tow says. “Wit....
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Seeking treatment for back pain?
When a patient experiences back pain, the first response should be to see a general practiti....
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Is keyhole viable for all spine surgeries?
Keyhole spinal surgery, also known as minimally invasive spinal surgery, is where surgeons use small incisions to do the operation, Dr Tow says. “While we have a lot of advantages,....
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Read moreLow back pain from stenosis and spondylosis
Spinal stenosis and spondylosis refer to two conditions that are very similar and arise from chronic degenerative conditions of the spine, Dr Tow says. “The spin....
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