
Are You a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Comparing Minimally Invasive and Traditional Spine Surgery for Work-Related Injuries
Because the procedure uses less cutting, a patient's risk of infection decreases significantly. A National Institute of Health (NIH) study reports that minimally invasive spine surgery patients reduce their postoperative surgical site infection (SSI) by a noteworthy 7-fold reduction compared to traditional spinal surgery.