New minimally invasive spine surgery shows promise for chronic back pain
Disease control
Completed
This study followed 361 adults with degenerative disc disease who had minimally invasive spine fusion surgery. The goal was to see if the surgery reduces disability and pain over 5 years. The approach uses smaller cuts than traditional surgery, which may lead to faster recovery.
Sponsor: Medtronic Spinal and Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC