The use of internally implanted instrumentation (screws, rods, plates, etc.) is a universally accepted and common treatment for stabilizing the lumbar area of the spine. This procedure uses small incisions to place the screws and rods percutaneous, or “through the skin”, to the spine.
This procedure avoids the large, muscle stripping procedure to the lower back. This results in much less post-operative pain. Patients mobilize much more quickly, and spend less time in the hospital than with traditional surgery.
By avoiding the large back incision, there is less surgical trauma and only small scarring to the back muscles. This is very important when it comes to post-operative rehabilitation of the patient.
This procedure is not required of every patient with a disc injury, and not everyone is a candidate for this surgery. Percutaneous spinal instrumentation is a new technique not yet available from all doctors, but is becoming a widely used technique. To find out if you are a candidate for this unique surgery, contact Dr. Ferachi MD today!