Minimal invasive spine surgery is an alternative to traditional open surgery:
• Reduced muscle damage, no muscle cutting
• Minimal infection risk and less pain
• Faster recovery
• Minimal pain medications

In spinal fusion, two or more spine vertebrae that are mal-aligned or unstable are fused together.

It’s a colloquial name for minimally invasive spine surgery.

Absolutely yes.

The same evening post-surgery.

10 days post-surgery.

3–6 weeks after surgery.

1–2 weeks with a physiotherapist. Then self-exercise, preferably lifelong, at least 5 days a week.

Avoid lifting weight until advised.

45 days after traditional open surgery or 2 weeks after minimally invasive surgery.

Same as returning to work: 45 days (open) or 2 weeks (minimally invasive).

Scoliosis is an “S” or “C” shaped spine (hunch back) instead of straight.

Yes.

If the spine is unstable or malaligned, spinal fusion is needed.

Wear and tear or dehydration of spinal discs. If symptom-free, no treatment needed. Focus on physiotherapy and lifestyle.

If cervical disc prolapse causes spinal cord compression.

Lifestyle changes: posture, hydration, stretching, and core exercises.

Abnormal narrowing of the lumbar canal, leading to spinal cord compression.

Anti-inflammatory injections at degenerated or swollen facet joints.

Not always necessary.

If you have severe back pain, radiating pain, walking issues, or urinary/motion disturbances.