Percutaneous Spine Surgery:
Percutaneous pedicle fixation is when the surgeon inserts metal rods and screws into the spine to support the affected segments. Percutaneous pedicle fixing eliminates the need for a significant incision and reduces the recovery time and hospitalization, ensuring earlier return to life. Screws and rods are instead introduced via a few tiny incisions over the skin. To ensure patient safety and successful surgery with excellent results, Dr Ammar Anwer uses state of the art gadgets, image guidance and spares no expense. Dr Ammar Anwer performs this procedure to stabilize the spine after fracture, ease pain caused by degenerative spinal problems, treat instability caused by a tumour or infection, or rectify a spinal deformity.
Complications of minimally invasive Percutaneous Spine surgery
- Anaesthesia complications
- Bleeding
- CSF leak
- Infection
- Implant failure
- Nerve root injuries
- Instability
Frequently asked questions about Minimally invasive Percutaneous Spine surgery
What workup is needed for Minimally invasive Percutaneous Spine surgery?
You will need routine haematological tests, chest X ray, X ray of affected segment and MRI of spine.
What are the advantages of minimally invasive percutaneous spine surgery?
- Smaller incisions, usually a few smaller scars instead of one larger scar
- Less tissue dissection
- Less damage to surrounding muscles
- Potential for less blood loss, quicker healing, a shorter hospital stay, and less pain
- Quicker return to daily activities
What is expected time to recovery after Minimally invasive Percutaneous Spine surgery?
After Percutaneous spinal fixation surgery, the patient is discharged on the same evening and is back to normal life. The stitches are removed 2 weeks after surgery.
How long will it take before I can get back to work and exercise after Minimally invasive Percutaneous Spine surgery?
While the specific length of your recovery will depend on your surgery, minimally invasive techniques when coupled with consistent physical therapy can reduce the time you spend in recovery. Some patients are able to return to their normal activities within the span of a few weeks.
Will there be a scar from my surgery?
Percutaneous spine surgery requires a neurosurgeon to make a small incision in the back above the location of the affected portion of your spine. This incision will likely leave a scar. However, surgeons can typically work through a space of about 7mm, which is less than half the size of a dime, meaning the scar will be very small.
Does Dr Ammar Anwer accept insurance for Minimally invasive Percutaneous Spine surgery?
Yes, Dr Ammar Anwer accepts insurance.