Home / Health / Pinhole Surgery: 75-Year-Old Walks Hours After Spinal Procedure
Pinhole Surgery: 75-Year-Old Walks Hours After Spinal Procedure
18 Feb
Summary
- Minimally invasive pinhole surgery performed on a 75-year-old patient.
- Patient walked within hours and was discharged the next day post-surgery.
- Procedure successfully relieved nerve compression and stabilized spine.
A groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure has offered a new lease on life for a 75-year-old patient experiencing severe back pain and mobility issues. The patient suffered from age-related spinal degeneration that caused nerve compression.
Doctors at a private hospital performed Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, a pinhole spine surgery. This technique relieved pressure on the nerves and stabilized the affected vertebrae by fusing them.
This minimally invasive approach contrasted with conventional open surgery, which carries risks such as larger wounds and higher infection rates, especially in elderly patients. The surgical team opted for the pinhole method to minimize these risks and facilitate quicker recovery.
The patient's recovery was remarkably swift. Within hours of the procedure, the patient was able to walk unassisted. Discharge from the hospital occurred the very next day, highlighting the effectiveness and efficiency of the pinhole surgery.
