Cervical

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF ) is a spine surgery that involves approaching the spine from the front of the neck to remove disc or bone material from in between two adjacent cervical vertebrae, relieving pressure off nerves and the spinal cord.  The disc is then replaced by a "spacer" with bone packed inside, followed by a plate for stability.

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement

Cervical artificial disc replacement surgery is a joint replacement procedure that involves inserting an artificial disc between the vertebrae to replace a natural spinal disc after it has been removed.  This prosthetic device is designed to maintain motion in the treated vertebral segment.

Posterior Cervical Fusion

We will be adding more information about this procedure soon! 

Minimally invasive posterior cervical fusion (DTRAX)

Lumbar Procedures

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a spine surgery that involves approaching the spine from the front of the body to remove disc or bone material from in between two adjacent lumbar vertebrae.  The procedure may be performed either as an open surgery or using minimally invasive techniques.

Lumbar Artificial Disc

Lumbar disc replacement allows for worn-out or degenerative disc material between the bones in the spine (vertebrae) to be removed and replaced. The degenerative disc is replaced with an “artificial” disc. The goal of this procedure is to relieve low back pain while maintaining more normal motion than is allowed with more traditional procedures, such as spinal fusion.

Lateral Interbody Fusion

Because it involves accessing the spine through a muscle in the side, the lateral interbody fusion offers surgeons and their patients a less-invasive option for spine surgery. The direct lateral approach to spinal fusion allows access to the area of the spine to be treated while potentially minimizing disruption of the surrounding soft tissues, nerves and blood vessels.

Lumbar Laminectomy

A lumbar laminectomy is a spine surgery that involves removing bone to relieve excess pressure on the spinal nerve(s) in the lumbar spine, or lower back. A lumbar laminectomy can be performed to relieve symptoms such as back pain and radiating leg pain.

Lumbar Microdiscectomy

A lumbar discectomy is a spine surgery that involves removing all or part of a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves in the lumbar spine, or lower back. In patients for whom it's appropriate, this procedure may be performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Lumbar Interbody Fusion

A lumbar interbody fusion is a type of spine surgery that involves approaching the spine from the back, or posterior, of the body to place bone graft between two vertebrae. The bone graft material acts as a bridge, or scaffold, on which new bone can grow. The ultimate goal of the procedure is to restore spinal stability.

Other Procedures

Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

Normally the sacroiliac joint is configured in such a way that the bones have an interlocking structure, which assists in keeping them properly aligned. In some cases the opposing joint surfaces are quite flat. This type of joint is much less stable and can lead to a shearing or sliding malalignment. Some sacroiliac joints reverse the normal concave-convex ‘locking’ relationship, which can lead to rotational malalignment. The variation in joint configuration results in a corresponding variation in integrity. This means that some people are more susceptible to SI joint pain because the joints are inherently weaker or more prone to malalignment.

Kyphoplasty

If you have been diagnosed with a spinal fracture/vertebral compression fracture caused by osteoporosis, cancer or benign tumors, balloon kyphoplasty may be a treatment option.

Spinal Cord Stimulator

Spinal cord stimulation (neurostimulation) is a procedure in which an electrical current is used to alleviate chronic back pain. It involves the implantation of a small pulse generator that transmits electrical impulses to the spinal cord, which in turn blocks the nerve signals to the brain responsible for the pain.