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MIS is an increasing trend today in the Spinal Market. The advantages of MIS over traditional surgery are shorter hospital stays, lower infection risk, reduced bleeding, shorter scars, and earlier return to work. MIS is currently in its early stages and is not uniformly covered by insurance providers. There is a significant learning-curve associated with the technology and surgeons wishing to offer MIS generally require additional specialized training. Currently less than %10 of providers can perform MIS operations. Nonetheless, MIS is expected to be offered by 70% of providers by 2025. MIS is expected to contribute to the overall growth of the spinal devices market. Although some of the growth in MIS will come at the expense of traditional fusion techniques, the reduced risk associated with MIS is expected to broaden indications for spinal procedures.
Advanced technology is partly responsible for the increased trend of minimally invasive spine fusion surgery techniques.
- The use of advanced fluoroscopy (x-ray imaging during surgery) has improved the accuracy of incisions and hardware placement, minimizing tissue trauma while using a minimally invasive system.
- Improved optics, cameras and lighting systems enable surgeons to visualize key anatomic structures through small incisions.