Types of Surgical Procedures
There are many types of spinal surgery that can be performed for specific problems:
anterior cervical discectomy & fusion
Removal of a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck to relieve spinal cord or nerve pressure.
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anterior cervical disc replacement
Replacing a damaged disc with an artificial one to maintain motion at the treated spinal segment.
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posterior cervical decompression & fusion
Relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves from the back of the neck and stabilizing the spine.
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lumbar microdiscectomy
Minimally invasive removal of a portion of a herniated disc in the lower back to alleviate nerve pain.
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lumbar decompression
Surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in the lower back.
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lumbar decompression & fusion
Combination of relieving pressure and stabilizing the spine in the lower back.
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vertebroplasty
Injection of bone cement to stabilize a fractured vertebra.
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Sacro-iliac joint fusion
The sacrum and iliac bones are fused together.
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