Same-Day MVA Appointments Available — No Insurance Required | Lien-Based TreatmentMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Merrillville, Indiana
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) uses small incisions, specialized instruments, and advanced imaging guidance to treat spine conditions with less tissue disruption, less blood loss, and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery. Dr. Bernard Rerri, MD performs MISS procedures at Merrillville Injury Care’s onsite surgery center.
Advantages of Minimally Invasive Techniques
Minimally invasive spine surgery offers significant advantages over traditional open procedures: smaller incisions (typically less than one inch), less muscle and tissue damage, reduced blood loss, shorter operative times, less post-operative pain, faster recovery and return to activity, and lower infection risk. Most MISS procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home the same day.
Procedures Available
Minimally invasive procedures performed at our surgery center include microdiscectomy for herniated disc removal, laminectomy and laminotomy for spinal stenosis decompression, foraminotomy for nerve root decompression, and minimally invasive spinal fusion for spinal instability. The appropriate procedure depends on the specific diagnosis, the severity of the condition, and the patient’s response to conservative treatment.