
Like other Inspired Spine advanced minimally invasive spine surgeries,
the MIS-DLIF requires a significantly shorter recovery time and offers
less risk compared to traditional, invasive methods. This procedure is
the result of the latest advances in spinal fusion and stands for direct
lateral interbody fusion because it approaches the spine from the side
(lateral means “from the side”).
One of several procedures developed by Inspired Spine, it is an advanced
minimally invasive spinal surgery using a fluoroscopic surgical technique
that enables spinal fusion in hard-to-reach areas, such as the space between
the bottom of the spine and the sacrum (L5-S1).
Before the development of MIS-DLIF, surgeons would only perform a procedure known as XLIF, the lateral lumbar interbody fusion. This procedure is highly effective but has limitations. It can be extremely challenging to perform on the lowest portions of the lumbar spine since the pelvis blocks the surgical instruments. It is also hard to perform on the upper lumbar area due to the ribs getting in the way. As an added obstacle, the patient needs to be repositioned in the middle of the operation, increasing the length of the surgery.
The MIS-DLIF avoids all these negatives – and more – while still providing the full benefits of effective back pain relief:
For patients, one of the greatest benefits of MIS-DLIF is the fast recovery time. With a smaller incision, no removal of spinal joints, and no damage to muscles and connective tissues, there is simply less trauma to recover from. As a result:
In the MIS-DLIF initial study to confirm its results, the blood loss of patients was truly minimal. Patients with one level only had an average of 54 ml blood loss, with two-level patients losing 112 ml. By comparison, multiple studies have shown an average of at least several hundred milliliters of blood loss, if not at least 500 ml, for XLIF surgeries.
The MIS DLIF procedure might be among the newest spinal surgical techniques available, but it has already proven to be safe and effective. Based on a 10-point sliding scale for pain, patients reported a decrease of an impressive 4.5 points three months after surgery. With such minimal risks and strong results, the MIS DLIF is one of the top choices for those who prefer a quick recovery time and reduced complications.
Have you suffered from lower back or leg pain for 6 months or longer? Have you tried conservative treatments with no relief? Then you may be a perfect candidate for the Inspired Spine MIS-DLIF procedure.
Request a free consultation or call (952) 225-5266 to speak to a patient care specialist.
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