Canadian is my roots, I'm Dr. Steven Zielinski, a Montreal native now practicing in the United States, dedicated to providing top-tier spine care to Canadians. Combining Canadian understanding with cutting-edge American technology, eliminating long wait times for patients. Graduated from Lower Canada College, earned my medical degree at McGill, completed neurosurgical residency at the Montreal Neurological Institute, and a Fellowship at Stanford. My roots are in Montreal, my parents still live in the same home I grew up in. Have family in Ottawa, Mississauga, and Kelowna. I've
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery is used whenever possible at Texas Spine & Neurosurgery. This approach ensures a small incision and a minimal amount of downtime. Additionally, this type of surgery can decrease the amount of back pain associated with surgery. Regardless of the procedure they undergo, however, most patients who have surgery with Texas Spine and Neurosurgery go home the same day as their procedure or only need to spend one night in the hospital.
This surgical practice has a long history, evolving in both name and form over the years. Dr. Zielinski has been using these techniques since 1997. Initially known as endoscopic surgery, it has since evolved into what is now called minimally invasive spine surgery. This term refers to a range of procedures designed to minimize the amount of incision and disruption during surgery, ensuring quicker recovery and less pain for patients.
How is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery done ?
Minimally invasive spine surgery is a highly advanced technique that utilizes small incisions and specialized instruments to perform surgeries with minimal disruption to surrounding tissues. During the procedure, a tiny incision is made, through which a dilator tube is inserted. This tube acts as a guide for the surgeon, allowing them to access the spine with minimal disturbance. The dilator tube carefully moves aside muscles, ligaments, and other tissues, instead of cutting them, to reach the affected area, such as a herniated disc. Once the tube is in place, the surgeon can remove or repair the herniated disc with precision.
Because the surrounding tissues are not cut, recovery time is significantly reduced, and blood loss is minimal. Most minimally invasive spine procedures typically take less than an hour to complete. In many cases, patients are able to go home the same day as their surgery, experiencing less pain and a quicker recovery compared to traditional spine surgery. This approach offers a highly effective solution for patients looking to resolve spine issues with less risk, faster recovery, and a return to normal activities sooner.
It should be noted that every patient’s medical condition is different and determining which treatment option is best for you must involve a joint decision-making process between you and your doctor. The above is a description of typical minimally invasive treatment and outcomes, but it cannot be generalized to any individual patient.
To determine whether or not you are a candidate for the treatment, call Texas Spine & Neurosurgery at 1-844-MeetDrZ.