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Minimally invasive spinal fusion treats a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc. The procedure is an excellent alternative to traditional open incision surgery. The unique approach creates less surgical trauma while still accomplishing the same surgical goal. 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A board-certified anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia to make sure the patient is completely asleep before the procedure begins. A CONA specialist:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Absorbable sutures close tissue layers and removable ones close the skin. A sterile dressing is placed over the surgical site. Total procedure time is approximately 1-2 hours. <\/span><\/p>\n Minimally invasive spinal fusion may be recommended to treat:<\/span><\/p>\n The procedure is usually only recommended when these conditions and their symptoms do not respond to nonsurgical treatment options. <\/span><\/p>\n Minimally invasive spinal fusion has several distinct advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, there are four unique minimally invasive spinal fusion approaches that can be made:<\/span><\/p>\n Each approach has its own advantages. A CONA spine specialist uses an approach that is best for the patient’s condition. The surgical outcome is the same for all approaches. 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