Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS): Precise Innovation for Faster Recovery and Restored Quality of Life
Minimally Invasive Spine (MIS) surgery at BNH Hospital utilises advanced instruments, cameras, and 3D O-Arm navigation to treat spinal conditions through incisions of merely 1.5–3 cm. Experience significantly less muscle damage, lower infection rates, reduced pain, and faster recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.
Key Takeaways of MIS Spine Surgery
Muscle Preservation via Small Incisions: Incisions starting from just 1.5 cm allow surgeons to use tubes to gently push aside muscle rather than cutting it, granting access to the spine with minimal disruption and muscle damage.
Advanced High-Precision Navigation: The procedure incorporates high-precision visualisation through microscopic magnification or endoscopic cameras, paired with 3D O-Arm and Stealth Navigation systems for real-time guidance. This maximises accuracy and reduces the risk of nerve damage.
Swift Recovery and Shorter Hospital Stays: Patients experience significantly less blood loss and reduced pain, allowing the majority to be up and walking within 24 hours post-operation.
Lower Risk Profile: MIS results in lower infection rates and minimal scarring when compared to traditional open surgery.
An In-Depth Look at MIS Spine Surgery: Why Choose BNH Hospital?
Treating chronic back pain or a herniated disc is no longer as daunting as it once was. At the BNH Premier Spine Centre, we elevate minimally invasive surgery to the next level by combining the expertise of our surgeons with world-class technology.
1. Pinpoint Accuracy with O-Arm Navigation and Microscopes
Traditional spinal surgery can carry risks due to limited visibility. However, Microscope technology magnifies the nerves for exceptional clarity. When paired with 3D O-Arm Navigation – which acts much like a GPS system for the surgeon – it allows for millimetre-perfect precision during screw placement or bone trimming, effectively reducing the chance of nerve injury.
2. Tailored MIS Procedures for Every Condition
We provide personalised care, selecting the most appropriate treatment for each patient’s specific pathology:
Endoscopic Discectomy: Utilising a tiny tube and camera to remove the herniated disc pressing on the nerve. Ideal for patients with slipped discs.
MISS Fusion (Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion): Fusing the spinal vertebrae through small skin punctures to insert screws, avoiding long incisions.
Kyphoplasty: Injecting bone cement to reinforce fractured or collapsed vertebrae, often caused by osteoporosis.
Enhancing spine surgery with advanced technology
The 3D O-Arm imaging system with computer-assisted navigation supports precise, guided spine surgery. It is equipped with the intelligent AI-based Spine Arm Smart Dose (SSD), which reduces radiation exposure by up to 70% compared with the standard O-Arm system.
The system also features 3D Long Scan technology, allowing extended-length 3D imaging of the spine in a single scan.
Now available at the Premier Spine Centre, BNH Hospital.
Advantages of O-Arm Navigation
- Greater surgical accuracy and safety, helps reduce the risk of complications, including nerve injury
- Minimally invasive approach, smaller incisions, less blood loss, and reduced postoperative pain
- Faster recovery, patients can return to movement and daily activities sooner
- The intelligent AI-based Spine Arm Smart Dose (SSD) reduces radiation exposure by up to 70% compared with the conventional O-Arm system and 35% compared with the O-Arm Low Dose system, benefiting both patients and the surgical team.
- 3D Long Scan is an advanced 3D X-ray imaging technology that captures extended-length images of the spine in a single scan, covering multiple spinal levels continuously. This allows doctors to clearly visualize the overall spinal structure with greater accuracy, without the need for repeated scans.
- Real-time verification, spine surgeons can re-scan during surgery to confirm implant placement and make adjustments immediately
- Ideal for complex spine conditions especially beneficial in cases such as spinal deformity or revision surgery
Comparison: Traditional Surgery vs. MIS at BNH
| Comparison | Traditional Open Surgery | MIS at BNH |
|---|---|---|
| Incision Size | Approx. 10-15 cm. | Merely 1.5 - 3 cm via keyhole. |
| Muscle Trauma | Extensive muscle stripping. | Minimal trauma, no stripping required. |
| Recovery Period | 1-3 months. | Rapid recovery, able to walk within 24 hours post-operation. |
| Post-operative Pain | Severe, requiring heavy painkillers. | Mild, reduced need for analgesics. |
| Infection Risk | Moderate to high. | Low. |
Note: The choice of treatment depends entirely on the physician’s diagnosis and the individual condition of each patient.
Get to Know the Head of Our Specialist Team at the BNH Premier Spine Centre
An Improved Quality of Life for Our Patients is Our True Success
Over the past 20 years since the establishment of the BNH Premier Spine Centre, we have transformed countless lives. Many patients have reclaimed their true selves and returned to the lifestyles they love. Ultimately, everyone has regained a better quality of life, thanks to the profound expertise and dedicated care of our spine specialist team.
Summary
Backed by over two decades of experience, the BNH Premier Spine Centre is fully equipped to address all your spinal concerns. We provide international standards of care coupled with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring you can return to a joyful, worry-free life once more.
Should you experience chronic back pain or require further consultation from our specialists, please do not hesitate to contact BNH Hospital immediately.
Comprehensive Spine Screening Package
This package includes:
- BMD (Bone Mineral Density)
- Lumbar Spine X-ray
- Lumbar Spine MRI
- 3D Body Scan
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***This package excludes consultation fees for a spine specialist.
FAQ
What conditions can be treated with Minimally Invasive Spine (MIS) Surgery?
MIS is commonly applied to treat conditions such as lumbar or cervical disc herniation, spinal stenosis (nerve compression), spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures (often caused by osteoporosis), and even spinal tumours or infections.
When should I consider Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
MIS is generally considered when conservative treatments, such as medication or physical therapy, fail to relieve pain. It is highly suitable for patients with structural issues like herniated discs, spinal instability, or compression. However, it may not be appropriate for all highly complex spinal conditions.
How does MIS differ from traditional open spine surgery?
Unlike traditional surgery, which requires an incision of approximately 10-15 cm and extensive muscle stripping, MIS uses incisions of merely 1.5 to 3 cm. Surgeons use advanced tubes to gently push aside muscle rather than cutting it. This results in minimal muscle trauma, significantly less blood loss, and smaller scars.
What is the recovery process like after an MIS procedure?
Recovery from MIS is generally much quicker than open surgery. Most patients experience reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and are able to walk within 24 hours post-operation. Nevertheless, it still requires limiting strenuous activity and heavy lifting for several weeks. Physical therapy may also be recommended to help regain strength.
Are there any risks associated with MIS?
While MIS is significantly less invasive and carries a lower risk of infection than traditional open surgery, potential risks still exist. These can include infection, nerve damage, persistent pain, or failure of the fusion to take (if a spinal fusion is performed).
