Degenerative Conditions
- Herniated Cervical Disc
- Herniated Lumbar Disc
- Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra)
- Stenosis
- Osteoporosis
Other Conditions & Injuries
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Spine Cord Injury
- Spinal Infection
- Spinal Tumor
- Sports Injuries
- Whiplash
Common Surgical Procedures
- Discectomy
- Fusion
- Laminectomy or Laminotomy
Discectomy
Open discectomy is the most common surgical treatment for ruptured or herniated discs of the lumbar spine.
Fusion
Fusion is a potential treatment for a fractured vertebra, to correct a deformity, to eliminate pain or instability and to treat some cervical disc herniations.
Laminectomy/Laminotomy
The procedure is used to access the spinal canal from the back of the spine, or posteriorly.
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