A concise explanation of what to expect following a minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion. 3-D images and animations are used to make the explanations comprehensible eventhough great detail is given regarding why certain events take place during the recovery process. Dean E Smith MD is the founder of the El Paso Spine Center and an expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Smith has performed thousands of successful minimally invasive spinal surgeries. He has helped thousands recover from surgery and return to a normal life.