Lumbar spinal surgery
The spine consists of bones (vertebrae) separated by soft cushions (disks). Pressure on the nerves that branch off the spinal cord can produce pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness.
Lumbar spinal surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). A surgical cut is made over the area of the problem. The bone that curves around and covers the spinal cord and the tissue that presses on the nerve or spinal cord are removed.
The hole through which the nerve passes may be widened to prevent further pressure on the nerve. Sometimes, spinal fusion is necessary to stabilize the area.
Below are links to general information and surgery overview to familiarize yourself with Spine Surgery in general:
If you have persistent pain, catching, or swelling in your knee, a procedure known as arthroscopy may help relieve these problems.
Arthroscopy allows an orthopaedic surgeon to diagnose and treat knee disorders by providing a clear view of the inside of the knee with small incisions, using a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope. The scope allows transmission of an image of your knee through a small camera to a television monitor. The image allows the surgeon to thoroughly examine the interior of the knee and determine the source of the problem. During the procedure, the surgeon also can insert surgical instruments through other small incisions in your knee to remove or repair damaged tissues.
With improvements of arthroscopes and higher resolution cameras, the procedure has become highly effective for both the accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of knee problems.
Spine Diseases and Conditions
Working closely with Physiatrists, Physical Therapists, and specialists in Pain Management, the staff offers surgical and non-surgical evaluation and management of many disorders.
- Back and Leg Pain (Herniated Disc / Stenosis)
- Cervical Kyphosis
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Compression Fracture
- Degenerative Adult Scoliosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Disorders of Cervical and Lumbar Spine
- Disc Herniations (Lumbar / Thoracic)
- Failed Back
- Fractures
- Herniated Thoracic Disk
- Infections
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Low Back Pain (overview)
- Low Back Pain in Athletes
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Myelopathy
- Neck Pain
- Neck and Arm Pain (Herniated Disc / Stenosis)
- Radiculopathy (Cervical)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of Cervical Spine
- Spinal Stenosis (Cervical / Lumbar)
- Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis
- Thoracic Compression Fractures
- Tumors
The Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Program also provides surgical and nonsurgical consultation for second opinions for surgery and Workmen's compensation claims.
The Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Program works closely with non-operative spine specialists including physiatrists, pain management physicians, neurologists, rheumatologists, physical therapists, acupuncturists and chiropractors to maximize non-operative care prior to surgery.
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