The concept of minimally invasive surgery can be attributed in large part to a 19th-century brilliant surgeon named William S. Halstead, who observed that minimizing surgical time, minimizing tissue disruption and properly closing all anatomic layers were crucial to successful patient outcomes. These are, among other things, foundational aspects of minimally invasive spine surgery and guide the underlying premises by which Dr. Perez-Cruet approaches his techniques.

These foundations are what guided the conception and development of the Thompson MIS system known as the BoneBac TLIF system and BoneBac Press, both the brainchild of Dr. Perez-Cruet. For those patients whose pathology indicates the need for an interbody (implant) between the lumbar vertebrae, the benefits are profound:

• The incision is very small, reducing the potential for surgical site infection, improving healing time and getting the patient back on their feet more quickly.

• We use the patient’s own bone as the primary catalyst for fusion. The elegance of this system is in the delivery of the bone into the disc space through the hollow (cannulated) implant inserter that allows the surgeon to completely pack the disc space with the patient’s own morselized bone. This bone is captured during the approach, then reintroduced into the disc space to optimize fusion.

• The Thompson TLIF system also reduces muscle trauma using the one-step dilator upon approach by separating rather than cutting muscle.

For a more detailed review of how we use patient bone to promote healing, continue scrolling down here and see the Thompson MIS drop down in this tab. We encourage you to ask your surgeon about this exceptional product for you or your loved one.