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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Whenever clinically appropriate, Dr. Record utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques designed to accomplish the necessary surgical treatment while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissue.
Overview
Your path to relief
Minimally invasive approaches may offer advantages for appropriately selected patients, including reduced recovery time and a quicker return to normal activities.
Dr. Record's goal is not simply to treat a spinal condition, but to help patients reduce pain, regain function, and return to the activities they enjoy.
Conditions it may treat
Medicare, PPO, private insurance, workers’ comp & cash accepted →
Procedures
Procedures that may be performed with minimally invasive techniques
Lower back
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
A minimally invasive procedure that removes the portion of a herniated disc pressing on a nerve — one of the most common surgeries for sciatica.
Lower back
Lumbar Decompression
Surgery that opens space in the lower spine to relieve pressure on nerves — easing leg pain, numbness and heaviness when standing or walking.
Lower back
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
A lumbar fusion performed from the back that decompresses nerves and stabilizes the spine in a single approach.
Lower back
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF)
A minimally invasive lumbar fusion performed from the side of the body, avoiding the back muscles and the abdomen.
Lower back
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
A lumbar fusion performed from the front of the body, reaching the disc without cutting through the muscles of the back.
Neck
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
A common and well-established neck surgery that removes a damaged disc from the front of the neck and stabilizes the level to relieve arm and neck s/s.
Neck
Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement
A motion-preserving alternative to fusion that replaces a damaged neck disc with an artificial disc.
Why it matters
Designed around your recovery
Less tissue disruption
Techniques designed to accomplish the necessary treatment while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissue.
Reduced recovery time
For appropriately selected patients, recovery may be shorter than with traditional open surgery.
A quicker return to activity
The goal: reduce pain, regain function and get back to the activities you enjoy.
Conservative first
A Conservative Approach to Spine Care
Dr. Record believes that surgery is not necessarily the first step for every patient. Whenever appropriate, she works with patients to explore non-operative and conservative treatment options first.
When conservative treatment does not provide sufficient relief — or when a patient would like to understand whether surgery may be appropriate — Dr. Record provides a comprehensive discussion of available surgical options.
Her goal is to identify the treatment approach that can help alleviate pain, restore function, and help patients return to the activities that matter to them.
FAQ
Questions about minimally invasive spine surgery
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Am I a candidate for minimally invasive surgery?
It depends on your condition, anatomy and diagnostic testing. Dr. Record will review your case and explain whether a minimally invasive approach is appropriate.
How is minimally invasive surgery different?
It uses smaller incisions and specialized instruments to reach the spine while minimizing disruption to surrounding muscle and tissue.
Does minimally invasive surgery mean a faster recovery?
Does minimally invasive surgery mean a faster recovery?
Will my insurance cover this procedure?
Dr. Record accepts Medicare, workers’ compensation, PPO plans and a variety of private insurance plans, plus cash payments. Many procedures need pre-authorization — our team will help check your coverage before surgery.
Is minimally invasive surgery right for you?
Find out if you’re a candidate for a less disruptive approach and a quicker recovery.