Surgery is considered the main solution if you have back pain accompanied by neurological impairment such as numbness, tingingling, or radiating pain down your arms or legs. The prospect of surgery can feel intimidating, but robotic spine surgery may ease your concerns. By minimizing tissue damage and offering more precision, this technique helps shorten recovery time and reduce pain. Explore how robotic surgery leads to faster, smoother healing.
Superior Surgical Precision
Robotic spine surgery allows for unparalleled precision, which is crucial when operating on the delicate structures of the spine.1 The robotic system provides surgeons with real-time imaging and highly accurate tools that can be controlled with micro movements. This precision ensures that only the targeted areas are affected.
Preservation of Supporting Musculature
Traditional spine surgery often involves large incisions and significant disruption to muscles and tissues, leading to longer time required for healing of damaged tissue. In contrast, robotic spine surgery typically involves smaller incisions, which means less trauma to the body.
Reducing Surgeon Fatigue
Robotic spine surgery reduces surgeon fatigue by automating tasks like screw placement, which minimizes repetitive manual effort.2 With reduced physical strain, surgeons can maintain focus during complex, lengthy procedures. This leads to fewer errors, better control, and ultimately improves patient outcomes by ensuring high levels of performance throughout the surgery.
Minimizing Postoperative Pain
The precision of the robotic system means that there is less manipulation and damage to the surrounding tissues, which is a common cause of pain after surgery. Patients who undergo robotic spine surgery often report less pain and discomfort, reducing their reliance on pain medications and facilitating a smoother recovery.
Faster Recovery Time
Patients typically experience shorter hospital stays and can begin physical therapy and rehabilitation sooner. This quicker return to movement helps prevent complications such as blood clots and muscle atrophy, further promoting a faster recovery.
Robotic spine surgery is revolutionizing the field of spine care by offering a safer, more precise alternative to traditional surgical methods. By reducing recovery time and post-operative pain, this innovative approach allows patients to get back to their lives more quickly and with less discomfort. As technology continues to advance, the future of spine surgery looks brighter than ever, with robotic assistance leading the charge toward better patient outcomes. Book an appointment with us to find out if you are a candidate for this procedure.
AUTHOR: Dr. Payam Moazzaz is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon in California specializing in robotic-assisted minimally invasive spine surgery.
Reference:
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6844237/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7478327/