Get this: More than 2,000 years ago the ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates, who’s known as the father of medicine, would tie patients to a ladder upside down to stretch out and straighten their spine. Ouch!
Medicine has come a long way since then. While some of society’s medical knowledge goes back thousands of years, much of what we know has been discovered only recently. That’s especially true for spinal care.
At Spine Specialists of Michigan, we strive to be on the cutting edge of optimal patient care. That’s why we use the state-of-the-art Mazor Robotics Renaissance Guidance System.
Though our innovative, FDA-approved mechanical system is not an option for every patient’s situation, it is viable for many kinds of operations on herniated discs, scoliosis, spinal fusions and more. And it works a whole lot better than that ladder used by Hippocrates!
If you have back pain and need an operation, here’s why you should ask your doctor about minimally-invasive robotic spine surgery:
Smaller incision – Robotic spine surgery is called minimally-invasive because it is less invasive than traditional open spine surgery. Your incision is smaller so there’s less scarring, and there’s also less disruption to your muscles and other tissue.
Less pain – Because robotic surgery is minimally-invasive, you feel less pain and lose 10 times less blood.
More precise – No matter how steady a surgeon’s hand, a robotic guidance system is better. The mechanical system can place spinal implants more accurately to ensure that your operation is successful.
Faster recovery – There’s no hospitalization needed with minimally-invasive robotic spine surgery. The operation can be done on an outpatient basis in about half the time it takes for traditional open spine surgery, and it doesn’t take as long for you to heal.
Less radiation – Because minimally-invasive spine surgery takes less time, it involves less fluoroscopy. That’s like an x-ray to help the surgeon see what’s happening in your body. The shorter the operation, the less exposure to fluoroscopy radiation for the patient.
Better pre-op planning – The software in the Mazor Robotics Renaissance Guidance System creates a 3-D rendering of your spine so your surgeon can identify any potential challenges and simulate the entire operation before you go under the knife.
Find out whether minimally-invasive robotic spine surgery is an option to eliminate your back pain. Call us at 248.792.9496 to talk about it today.
