The number of incisions determines if the surgery is “minimally invasive” vs. what is called “open”. “Minimally invasive” is a misnomer in my opinion as the multiple off-midline incisions normally add up to be longer than the one central incision in an “open” procedure and “minimally invasive” is really more invasive than the central incision.
Normally, the surgeon will take over the pain medication requirements from the primary care provider after surgery for some period of time. His inability to return your call or respond to your fax is inappropriate. If I were you, I would go to his office to find out why the communication is poor.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
