Robotic Spine Surgery

What is robotic spine surgery?

Robotic spine surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, a method of treating spinal conditions while minimizing the impact on surrounding muscles and tissues. Robotic surgery uses assistive technology to give your surgeon enhanced control and precision, which is particularly vital when performing spine surgery.

Pioneer Peak Orthopedics also offers robotic-assisted surgeries for knee, hip, spine, and shoulder issues.

What are the benefits of robotic spine surgery?

Robotic technology can help spine surgery in several ways. Robotic surgery enables surgeons to carefully plan surgeries with the goal of protecting the nerves and spinal cord, and the robotic arm uses unique software that guides it into the ideal position with submillimeter accuracy.

Because robotic spine surgery is typically quicker and less invasive than traditional open surgery, you can be out of the hospital faster, and you’re likely to need less narcotic pain medication.

What does robotic spine surgery treat?

The skilled surgeons at Pioneer Peak Orthopedics may use this technique to address a wide range of spinal conditions, including:

• Herniated discs
• Spinal instability
• Scoliosis
• Spinal stenosis
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spinal fractures
• Kyphosis
• Slipped vertebrae (spondylolisthesis)
• Facet joint arthritis
• Pinched nerves (radiculopathy)

If conservative, nonsurgical treatments haven’t proven effective, the Pioneer Peak Orthopedics team may recommend spine surgery to address the root cause of your pain.

What can I expect before and during robotic spine surgery?

The Pioneer Peak Orthopedics team performs a comprehensive evaluation before recommending surgery. They may order tests and imaging to investigate the source of the trouble.

Your surgery may require local or general anesthesia. Once you’re comfortable, your surgeon uses a robotic arm equipped with a camera and surgical tools to perform your surgery.

The precision of these tiny tools minimizes tissue damage around the site, and once you’re done, your surgeon closes and bandages the incision.

What will my recovery be like after robotic spine surgery?

After surgery, you’ll recover for a while under observation. You may feel groggy from anesthesia, and while minimally invasive surgery aims to be as nondisruptive as possible, post-surgical discomfort is to be expected. The team provides detailed post-surgical instructions, including incision care, and schedules follow-up appointments.

If your pain isn’t responding to conservative measures, contact the Pioneer Peak Orthopedics team regarding robotic spine surgery. Call the office or visit the orthopedic walk-in clinic today.