How to Prepare for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

If your surgeon suggests minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), you’re sure to have various questions on your mind. Among them is how to best prepare for the procedure.

While your medical team is the best place to turn for guidance and advice, here are some basic tips for preparing yourself. 

Follow pre-operative instructions

To ensure the best possible outcome from your surgery, it is important to follow your surgeon’s pre-operative instructions carefully. These may include abstaining from certain medications, modifying your diet or exercise routine, and refraining from smoking or drinking alcohol in the weeks leading up to your surgery.

Prepare for post-operative care

After your MISS procedure, you will need to follow specific instructions from your surgeon to promote proper healing and recovery. These may include limiting physical activity, using assistive devices like crutches or braces, and attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your progress.

Arrange for support

Because MISS is still a surgical procedure, it is important to arrange for support from friends or family members in the days and weeks following your surgery. This can include help with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and transportation.

Because MISS is still a surgical procedure, it is important to arrange for support from friends or family members in the days and weeks following your surgery. This can include help with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and transportation.

With proper preparation, you’ll feel more confident in your ability to manage everything you face before, during, and after your surgery.

Virginia Spine Specialists is an award-winning, minimally invasive spinal care practice with locations in Fredericksburg, VA and Manassas, VA. We also serve these Northern and Central Virginia locations: Haymarket, Gainesville, Culpepper, Front Royal, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Colonial Beach, Tappahannock and Lake Anna.