Smaller incisions. Less pain. Faster recovery. Improved mobility.
At Virginia Spine Specialists, we offer state-of-the-art minimally invasive spine procedures designed to relieve pain and restore function with less muscle disruption, less scarring, and shorter recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.
Whether you’re struggling with persistent back pain, leg pain, or nerve symptoms, our approach focuses on tailored solutions that help you get back to life sooner.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) represents a new standard of care for many spinal conditions. Instead of large incisions and extensive tissue disruption, MISS uses small, targeted openings, specialized instruments, and advanced imaging to treat problems at their source. This precision allows us to address pain-causing issues while preserving healthy muscle and tissue—often resulting in less postoperative pain, a lower risk of complications, and a faster return to daily activities.
Led by board-certified spine surgeon Dr. Mudit Sharma, our team evaluates each patient carefully to determine whether minimally invasive options are appropriate, offering personalized care plans that balance effectiveness with safety.
Why Minimally Invasive Is Better
- Smaller incisions and less muscle damage than traditional open surgery
- Reduced postoperative pain and reliance on pain medications
- Shorter hospital stays and quicker return to work or activity
- Lower risk of surgical complications
- Designed to treat a range of conditions including:
- Herniated discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal stenosis
- Sciatica and nerve compression symptoms
Minimally Invasive Microdisectomy
Dr. Sharma was one of the first Neurosurgeons in Northern Virginia to perform a minimally invasive microdiscectomy and decompression. Using a band aid incision and minimal dissection, he is able to remove herniated discs in an outpatient procedure. He is also among very few spine surgeons around the world who use the endoscopic technique for disc removals.
LLIF Procedure
Dr. Sharma has treated scoliosis in adults with this revolutionary technique where a virtually bloodless minimally invasive procedure can correct decades long spinal instability and scoliosis. Many patients who were previously suffering from chronic pain disability have undergone this procedure and are virtually pain free.
MIS Lumbar Fusion
Many patients have come to hear in popular press of negative outcomes with surgeries involving spinal fusions. Dr. Sharma is very conservative in treating spinal problems and has reserved fusion operations for patients who have spinal fracturers or instability or those who have failed several tiers of conservative care. When a fusion becomes necessary, he uses a minimally invasive technique in all cases. It is due to these steps that a patient undergoing a fusion procedure with Dr. Sharma can expect extremely high success and satisfaction rates.
Minimally Invasive Neck Surgery
Dr. Sharma uses a new technique to fix herniated discs of the neck. Instead of using bulky metallic plates in cervical spine surgery, he uses a plateless fixation system (called Zero profile cervical surgery). This reduces the overall time of surgery and patients have less metallic implant.
Patient First, Every Step of the Way
Dr. Sharma and the team at Virginia Spine Specialists take a patient-first, evidence-based approach — combining modern diagnostics, conservative therapies, and advanced interventions when necessary. Our approach begins with listening—understanding your goals, symptoms, and imaging findings—to recommend the most effective path forward. Many patients improve with non-surgical care, but when surgery is appropriate, we apply minimally invasive techniques whenever feasible to help maximize recovery and outcomes.
Patients benefit from:
- Personalized treatment plans
- Access to the latest pain management and minimally invasive techniques
- Clear guidance on all available options
Call (571) 921-4877 for an appointment.
Locations: Manassas • Fredericksburg • Dulles
Phone: (571) 921-4877
Toll Free: (855) 774-6334
Fax: (571) 208-0585
Toll Free: (855) 774-6334
Fax: (571) 208-0585
Conditions We Treat
Chronic Back Pain
Neck Pain
Arm Pain and/or Numbness
Leg Pain and/or Numbness
Herniated Disc – Lumbar and Cervical
Sacroiliac Joint (SI) Pain
Slipped Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Fractures
Whiplash Syndrome
Failed Back Surgery
Office Hours & Locations
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 4pm Friday: 8am – 2pm Loudoun County 24430 Stone Springs Blvd, Suite 250 Dulles, VA 20166 Spotsylvania County 4604 Spotsylvania Parkway, Suite 300 Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Prince William County 9625 Surveyor Ct. Suite 320 Manassas, VA 20110