Spine Surgery
Conditions We Treat
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (Spinal Cord Compression)
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a neck condition that arises when the spinal cord becomes compressed—or squeezed—due to the wear-and-tear changes that occur in the spine as we age. The condition commonly occurs in patients over the age of 50.
Go to Detail PageHerniated Disc
A common source of back or neck pain is a herniated disc. Sometimes called a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc, this condition most often occurs in the lower back, as well as the smaller discs in the neck.
Go to Detail PageLow Back Pain
Low back pain is a common medical diagnosis estimated to affect 60-70 percent of the population in their lifetime. Low back pain can be brief, can last a short period from a few days to weeks, and can also evolve into a chronic condition with persistent symptoms lasting greater than 12 weeks.
Go to Detail PageScoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine most often seen as a child gets closer to the teenage years. In a mild case, one shoulder might seem higher than the other or the waist might be tilted. If that's the case, the child will be monitored and treatment may not be needed. Severe cases may have a twist in the spine as well as a curve, which can cause back pain and breathing problems. Scoliosis appears to be hereditary (runs in the family), or caused by diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and infections/injury of the spine.
Go to Detail PageSpinal Arthritis
Spinal arthritis is a type of inflammation of the joints in the spine. It can occur anywhere along the spine, but is most common in the lower back and neck.
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Spinal Fractures
Spinal fractures can vary widely in severity. While some fractures are very serious injuries that require emergency treatment, other fractures can be the result of bones weakened by osteoporosis. Most spinal fractures occur in the thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar spine (lower back) or at the connection of the two (the “thoracolumbar junction”). Fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine may result from high-energy trauma, such as: a car or motorcycle crash; a fall from height; a sports accident; or a violent act, such as a gunshot wound.
Go to Detail PageSpinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spaces in the spine, putting pressure on nerves. Most often, the neck and/or lower back are affected, causing numbness, weakness and cramping in the arms, hands, legs and feet. Sometimes there are no symptoms, but often symptoms appear over time and progress with age.
Go to Detail PageSpondylolisthesis
In spondylolisthesis, one of the bones in your spine — called a vertebra — slips forward and out of place. This may occur anywhere along the spine, but is most common in the lower back (lumbar spine). In some people, this causes no symptoms at all. Others may have back and leg pain that ranges from mild to severe.
Go to Detail PageSpondylolysis
Spondylolysis is a type of stress fracture in the lumbar vertebrae. The most common cause of spondylolysis is repetitive stress.
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