Here are eight key stories on minimally invasive spine surgery trends and news.
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MIS spine's promising future — Key insights from SMISS President Dr. Greg Anderson
Although still debated, minimally invasive spine surgery is gaining popularity with the flow of new research espousing its benefits. Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery President Greg Anderson, MD, of Philadelphia-based Rothman Institute, discusses the future of MIS spine.
Dr. Frank Phillips on the state of minimally invasive spine surgery
Minimally invasive techniques are more refined than they were even five years ago and device companies along with surgeons continue to innovate in the space. Frank Phillips, MD, director of the division of spine surgery at Rush University Medical Center and co-founder of the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute at Rush, discusses, devices, payment and outpatient ASCs.
Minimally invasive vs. open spinal fusion — TLIF & PLIF
A study published in Spine compares the effectiveness and economic evaluations of open and minimally invasive posterior or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. The complication rates and fusion rates were equivalent between the open and minimally invasive fusions. "Increasing economic data suggest both direct and indirect cost-savings in favor of MIS fusion," concluded the study authors.
Trusting a robot — Dr. Juan Torres-Reveron on performing 1st US ROSA Spine surgery
Someone always has to do it first, so neurosurgeon Juan Torres-Reveron, MD, PhD, of Premier Health's Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, volunteered to take that leap of faith into the realm of robotic-guided spine surgery. In April 2016, Dr. Torres-Reveron performed the nation's first spine surgery using Montpellier, France-based Medtech's ROSA Spine.
Global spine biologics market to reach $1.7B by 2020; MIS driving growth
The global spine biologics market is expected to hit $1.74 billion by 2020, according to a Technavio report. The growing popularity of minimally invasive spine surgery is increasing demand for spine biologics.
Taking minimally invasive spine surgery international: What to expect in the future
There is tremendous change in minimally invasive spine surgery internationally. Surgeons around the world are learning less invasive techniques to treat spinal disorders and injuries, and surgeon instructors are learning things from their counterparts overseas. Neel Anand, MD, clinical professor of surgery and director of spine trauma at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center in Los Angeles, shares his thoughts about what the future holds in this realm.
The role of the surgical microscope in modern MIS spine
Mastering microsurgical techniques proves essential for spine surgeons performing minimally invasive spinal surgery. Four spine surgeons provide insight into their acquaintances with the surgical microscope.