Minimally invasive spine surgery isn't right for every patient but when it is used, these procedures are muscle sparing, and often have faster recovery time. Sasha Vaziri, MD, is a neurosurgeon in Sarasota trained in minimally invasive spine surgery, and discusses the advancements made to help patients have great outcomes. Check out other interviews with SMH experts at smh.com/podcast, and subscribe on your favorite streaming app.