Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a type of surgery on the bones of your spine (backbone). This type of surgery uses smaller incisions than standard surgery. This often causes less harm to nearby muscles and other tissues. It can lead to less pain and faster recovery after surgery.

Most people who have back pain will not need surgery. However, If you have a back problem that hasn't gotten better with another treatment, such as medicine or physical therapy, if you still have a lot of pain, surgery on your spine might fix the problem. Spine surgery can’t fix all types of back problems, though. Our surgeon will only advise spine surgery if you have a type of problem that surgery may help.