Kyphoplasty
Overview Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat compression fractures which have failed to heal over time or have experienced rapid collapse. Two very small incisions are made just off the midline on either side of the spine. A canula is used to drill into the fractured vertebra and a balloon is expanded […]
Endoscopic Discectomy
SI Joint Fusion
Overview Sacroiliac joint fusion is a procedure which involves the fusion of the SI joint, the joint that is formed by the base of the spine (sacrum) and the pelvis. This procedure is used to treat sacroiliitis and SI joint dysfunction that is unresponsive to conservative treatment (see sacroiliitis). A small incision is made over […]
Posterior Cervical Fusion
Overview Posterior cervical spinal fusion is a procedure which involves the fusion of two or more vertebrae of the cervical spine. This procedure is used to treat cervical spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, myelopathy and malalignment. The surgery is performed through a midline incision made down the back of the neck. A dissection is made through the […]
Artificial Disc Replacement
Overview Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a procedure which involves replacement of one or more intervertebral discs of the cervical spine with implants to allow motion preservation. This procedure is used to treat disc herniations, cervical spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. The surgery is performed through the front of the neck with a small 1-inch […]
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Overview Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a procedure which involves removing one or more intervertebral discs of the cervical spine with the fusion of two or more vertebrae. This procedure is used to treat disc herniations, cervical spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. The surgery is performed through the front of the neck with […]
Microdiscectomy/Hemilaminectomy
Overview A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure which is performed to address nerve compression caused by a herniated disc (see herniated disc). During the procedure, a small incision is made just off the midline of the spine. Using a microscope, a dissection is carried through a small amount of muscle and bone, allowing access […]
Laminectomy
Overview A minimally invasive lumbar laminectomy (also called tubular laminectomy) is a minimally invasive procedure which is performed to address nerve compression caused by spinal stenosis (see lumbar spinal stenosis). During the procedure, a small incision is made just off the midline of the spine. Using a microscope, a dissection is carried down through a […]
Posterior Spinal Fusion
Overview Posterior spinal fusion is a minimally invasive procedure which involves placement of screws and rods to address instability and alignment issues in the spine related to spondylolisthesis, unstable spinal fractures, scoliosis, etc. This involves making two small incisions just off the midline of the lower back. A careful dissection is carried down through the […]
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Overview Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is a minimally invasive procedure used to address nerve compression, instability, and alignment issues within the lumbar spine. This involves making two small incisions just off the midline of the lower back. A careful dissection is carried down through the lower back muscles to access the intervertebral disc. The disc […]
