Our Spine Surgery Services at Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery of Texas
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Spine surgery Plano TX is a minimally invasive approach performed by Dr. Scott Kutz and his qualified team of professional and board-certified surgeons to relieve the patient’s back pain. Repeated heavy lifting, sudden awkward movements, falls, accidents, etc., can strain muscles and ligaments in your spine.
Constant strain on your spine can cause severe muscle spasms and lead to other conditions, including ruptured or bulging discs, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, etc. Open-back surgery requires the surgeon to make a large incision in the back and cut the muscles to reach the damaged area.
On the other hand, minimally invasive spine surgery Plano TX performed by Dr. Scott Kutz involves a tiny incision in the spine or front to reach the damaged area. A minimally invasive approach does not cause a lot of blood loss, damage to soft structures and leads to shorter hospital stays and quicker rehabilitation. Our board-certified and experienced spine surgeon Plano TX can perform the following surgical procedures. Read on!
Cervical Laminoforaminotomy
A cervical Laminoforaminotomy is a spine surgery Plano TX performed through a minimally invasive approach. Our neurosurgeon performs the procedure to remove bone spurs from areas to relieve neck pain. You can undergo this procedure when conservative treatment options, such as medications, physical therapy, and steroidal injections, have failed to relieve your back pain.
Posterior Cervical Facet Fusion
Our spine surgeon Plano TX performs posterior cervical facet fusion to fuse two or more bones in the cervical spine, especially along the bone’s sides, using a posterior approach. Our neurosurgeon makes an incision in the back of the neck during the procedure to approach the damaged area. The surgeon places the bone graft material along the sides of the spine bones. The graft material fuses the two structures over time.
Artificial Disc Replacement
Artificial disc replacement is a minimally invasive and highly effective treatment option to address painful lumbar discs. The procedure involves removing the damaged disc and replacing it with a prosthetic implant. MINT’s neurosurgeons are highly qualified to perform 100% successful artificial disc replacement.
Lumbar Laminotomy/Discectomy
A lumbar Laminotomy is an effective spine surgery Plano TX to relieve pressure on the spinal cord in the lumbar spine. Our qualified spine surgeon Plano TX removes a part of the lamina bone to ease the pain. It is a less invasive procedure and keeps the surrounding muscles and ligaments intact.
Lumbar Foraminotomy/Lateral Discectomy
Lumbar foraminotomy, also known as lumbar decompression, is a minimally invasive surgery that makes room for the nerve by relieving compression in the spine. Our qualified and board-certified spine surgeon Plano TX performs this procedure using extensive knowledge and cutting-edge tools.
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
MINT offers transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, a less invasive procedure that permanently fuses two or more bones in your spine. The surgeon uses bone graft material to achieve the fusion. MINT’s experienced spine surgeon Plano TX acquires the bone graft from the person’s back or any other part of the patient’s body.
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
It is another minimally invasive procedure that requires our surgeon to access the damaged vertebrae in the lumbar spine. The surgeon makes the incision in the back through the side instead of the spine or abdomen. It is a highly effective treatment option for relieving pain in the lower back.
Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Dr. Scott Kutz and his team of board-certified neurosurgeons have many years of experience in performing oblique lumbar interbody fusion. It is a practical approach that requires our surgeon to remove the damaged intervertebral disc and fuse the adjacent spinal vertebrae. The surgeon places a spacer or bone graft material to streamline the fusion process.
Percutaneous Spinal Instrumentation
MINT’s spine surgeon Plano TX uses specialized devices to perform percutaneous spinal instrumentation. The surgery requires placing the devices in the spine by making a tiny incision. It is a reliable treatment option for spinal stenosis.
Thoracic Discectomy/Interbody Fusion
Thoracic discectomy is another spine surgery Plano TX that involves removing an intervertebral disc from the thoracic area of your spinal column. The purpose is to restore the function of your spinal column, improve its shock-absorbing capabilities, and enable movement.
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Sacroiliac joint fusion is an innovative spine surgery Plano TX that involves implanting screws, rods, or bone grafts across the joint. It is a minimally invasive surgery that relieves back pain quickly and prevents the risk of disability. The rehabilitation period of this procedure is relatively shorter than other spinal operations. Contact MINT today for Spine surgery Plano TX.
