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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Smaller Incisions. Greater Relief. Faster Recovery.

Minimally invasive spine surgery at Total Spine Institute helps you:

  • Treat spinal conditions precisely with advanced, image-guided techniques
  • Avoid large incisions and reduce trauma to surrounding tissues
  • Experience less pain and minimize reliance on pain medications
  • Recover faster and return to normal activities sooner
  • Reduce risk of infection and scarring with a gentler surgical approach
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Total Spine Institute helps you:
  • Treat spinal conditions precisely with advanced, image-guided techniques
  • Avoid large incisions and reduce trauma to surrounding tissues
  • Experience less pain and minimize reliance on pain medications
  • Recover faster and return to normal activities sooner
  • Reduce risk of infection and scarring with a gentler surgical approach
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Precise, Less Invasive Spine Surgery for Faster Recovery

The spine carries a lot of weight from day to day and is constantly under immense pressure. Therefore, it’s not surprising that up to 85% of Americans will experience back injuries and pain during their lifetime. In mild cases of back injury or pain, the affected person may simply need rest to fully recover. In other cases, back conditions may be more serious and require surgery.

Total Spine Institute is a leading provider of minimally invasive spine surgery in Northern California, Southern California and Arizona, Santa Clarita, Fresno Sacramento, Bay Area, and Arizona. We use leading-edge technology, including robotic-assisted surgical techniques, to address a wide variety of spinal issues. Whether you have degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, or another condition, we invite you to call us at (818) 616-4429. We’ll help you schedule a minimally invasive spine surgery consultation at your convenience.

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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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What Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

The thought of undergoing back surgery can be scary, especially if you’re envisioning a highly invasive procedure. Fortunately, technology has come a long way in recent years. Now, there’s often a minimally invasive solution available for most back ailments.

Minimally invasive spine surgery is any type of surgical procedure that is less invasive than traditional surgery. The incisions are smaller, which means they cause less trauma to the tissues. At Total Spine Institute, we try to offer minimally invasive spine surgery over open surgery whenever possible.

What Advantages Does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Offer?

Open back surgery still has its place and may be necessary in some situations. However, whenever minimally invasive surgery is a legitimate option, it offers the following advantages:

  • Less blood loss
  • Lower infection risk
  • Much less postoperative pain
  • Minimal scarring
  • Faster recovery
  • Lower risk of becoming reliant on prescription pain relievers

Depending on the cause and severity of your ongoing spinal issues, we may recommend minimally invasive surgery. However, not all patients are good candidates for these procedures. We’ll consult with you before scheduling your appointment to ensure you qualify for minimally invasive spine surgery.

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What Conditions Can Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Treat?

Minimally invasive spine surgery is versatile. Therefore, it can treat many different spinal conditions, including:

  • Spinal stenosis
  • Back instability
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated discs
  • Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae)
  • Radiculopathy (when one or more spinal nerves get pinched)
Exciting technological advancements in spinal surgery continue to occur. Therefore, the number of back conditions that qualify for minimally invasive surgery continues to grow. Total Spine Institute keeps up with cutting-edge advancements in spinal treatments. We take pride in offering the best and most up-to-date surgical options.

What Does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Involve?

As with open surgery, you’ll be put to sleep during minimally invasive spinal surgery. Before performing the operation, your surgeon will place tubular retractors into one or multiple small incisions. The retractors create channels to the targeted areas of the spine.

Your surgeon inserts a microscope and other small surgical tools through the incision sites and uses them to perform the surgery. Afterward, the surgeon closes the incision site with surgical glue and sutures.

The total length of your operation depends on the specific treatment you’re receiving. During your consultation, we’ll give you more details regarding your particular surgery. You’ll need to arrange for someone to drive you home after your treatment.

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Why Choose Total Spine Institute

Total Spine Institute uses scientifically backed approaches to treat various back and neck issues. Our highly skilled, board-certified physicians specialize in a wide variety of treatments. We offer everything from physical therapy to complex spine surgery. Our surgeons and physicians take a conservative care approach whenever possible to restore spinal health. When necessary, we may recommend complex spine surgery. We use advanced surgical technology to ensure a high degree of accuracy and success.
If you struggle with chronic spinal pain or reduced mobility, please schedule a consultation with us. We’ll create a personalized treatment program just for you after learning more about your condition and spinal concerns.
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Our
Providers

With over 50 years of experience, our team includes specialists in pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, minimally invasive procedures, and complex spine surgery. Each provider is committed to working collaboratively to deliver personalized, effective treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.

Andrew Fox, M.D.

Neuro Spine Surgeon

Ryan Derby, M.D.

Pain Medicine Physician

Ryan Mattie, M.D.

Pain Management

Cheri Geist, PA-C, MPAP, FAAPA

Physician Assistant

Dr. John Michael Holmes

Pain Management

Dr. James Silverthorn

Neuro Spine Surgeon

David Pilkington, DO

Interventional Pain Management Physician

what our patients say

Just want to say thank you to Total Spine Institute for all your care that I have received. Dr Mattie and Dr Fox are real heroes that really help and listen to their patients. That is the service that I received and would definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone.
– Steve L.
Dr. Fox truly made my visits a breeze! From calming my nerves before surgery to providing comforting reassurance afterward, he went above and beyond to ensure I felt at ease throughout the entire process. Along with his incredibly accommodating staff, scheduling appointments was a breeze. The best part? I experienced minimal pain post-surgery and I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my procedure was an outstanding success. A heartfelt thank you to you, Dr. Fox!
– Nicole P.
Dr. Fox and his Team of Friendly, Courteous Professionals are the very best you can get! I am a critical care RN, so I am always censoring the care I receive and can easily see the difference.
– Yvonne
Foot numbness and leg and back pain had been increasingly limiting my mobility, and activity level. Dr. Fox cleaned up scar tissue that was putting pressure on the spinal nerve. I’ve regained feeling and am working on re-strengthening the leg. I was in and out of surgery the same day and the surgical site has healed well with no complication. Should have done this sooner!
– Claudio C.
Dr. Fox and his team are extremely professional and caring. They had our total and complete trust from day 1. We are so grateful!
– Amanda B.
Highly recommend this office and Dr.Fox! Everyone I ever spoke with was very polite and kind. Dr.Fox has a great bedside manner. He feels more like a caring, trustworthy, friend. Being in pain is horrible, but knowing your Dr. Has your best interest at heart makes you feel more at ease. I trust and respect Dr.Fox and his colleagues very much!
– Vanessa M.

Request a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Appointment

At Total Spine Institute, we don’t want anyone to live with chronic back pain or declining spinal function. Whether you have a herniated disc or spinal trauma, we’re confident we can help. We have convenient locations in Northern California, Southern California and Arizona. To schedule an obligation-free consultation for minimally invasive spine surgery, give us a call at (818) 616-4429.
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery FAQs

The downtime after minimally invasive surgery varies based on the procedure and the individual. However, in most cases, it can take anywhere from 3-6 months to recover. We’ll give you a more detailed, personalized recovery time frame during your consultation.

You may be a good candidate if non-surgical treatments haven’t worked for your back or neck pain. You should also be in good overall health and have reasonable treatment expectations. When you meet with us for your consultation, we’ll review your medical history and determine your surgical candidacy.

As with any surgical procedure, minimally invasive spine surgery comes with some risks. These include nerve damage, excess bleeding, anesthesia complications, and infection. However, minimally invasive surgery is much safer and less painful than traditional open surgery.

We recommend staying hydrated, eating a healthy diet, and quitting smoking in the weeks leading up to your treatment. We also recommend avoiding blood thinners, vitamin E supplements, and NSAIDs before your treatment to reduce your risk of excessive bleeding.

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