The following are all minimally invasive procedures that Dr. Fogel can perform in San Antonio and the greater South Texas region.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS) is becoming very common and often the preferred choice over traditional spine surgery. MIS uses a much small incision the typical recovery time is much faster than with traditional spine and back surgeries. Dr. Guy Fogel offers the most extensive minimally invasive spine and back procedures available in South Texas.
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 A new technique uses the advantages of minimally invasive axial access. Percutaneous, paracoccygeal axial fluoroscopically-guided interbody fusion (axiaLIF) combines the interventional concepts of remote access, image guidance, and advanced implant technology.
San
Antonio Axial Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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 Spine Pain be Gone has minimally invasive, outpatient surgery procedures that can correct the causes of many back pain issues and leave the patient free of painful symptoms.
San
Antonio laminotomy, foraminotomy, and disectomy
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 Many complex disorders and injuries of the spine that once required large incisions and long months of inactivity and recovery can now be corrected with minimally invasive techniques with less muscle disruption, dramatically reduced blood loss, and early discharge home in days with minimal discomfort and lifestyle disruption.
San
Antonio extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF)
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 A Vertebral compression fracture occurs when one of the bones weakens and collapses. Fractures tend to be painful and if left untended can adversely affect overall health and well-being. There are 1.5 million fragility fractures in the U.S., nearly half of which occur in the spine. Kyphoplasty is a treatment to help improve quality of life for patients with vertebral compression fractures.
San
Antonio kyphoplasy
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 In a TLIF, rather than starting from the center and stripping the back muscles outward, the surgical approach starts at an angle to the spine and bluntly separates (rather than cuts) back muscles on just one side. This procedure should reduce the approach-related muscle pain often seen in traditional back surgeries by minimizing the amount of muscle and tissue disruption..
San
Antonio transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
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