Minimally invasive surgery is quickly becoming the method of choice for combating neurological disorders that demand surgical treatment. Typically resulting in less pain, scarring and recovery time than traditional surgery, minimally invasive procedures also generally incur lower heath-care costs.

Also known as minimal access spine surgery surgery, minimally invasive spine surgeries are designed to produce the same results as traditional operations, but are made with smaller incisions and minimal cutting of muscle. Specially designed instruments inserted through fingernail-sized incisions allowing surgeons the ability to cure the spine with minimal cutting. Minimally invasive surgery often results in fewer post-operative infections and complications, resulting in better long-term results for patients. The surgery is generally performed in a matter of minutes, and only in extreme cases require hospital stay.

The goal of minimally invasive spinal surgery is to achieve the clinical outcome of conventional open surgery without the risk of injury and prolonged recovery process. Typically resulting in less scarring and recovery time than traditional open surgery, minimally invasive surgery requires specific and extensive training and skill, but offers the optimum benefit to patients.