Spinal Surgery Procedures
WHAT I DO
My team provides Duke University fellowship trained minimally invasive spine surgeries customized to your specific needs. After non-operative treatments fail, consider a minimally invasive spine strategy
OVERVIEW OF SERVICES
Outpatient Spinal Procedures
Muscle Sparing Lumbar Decompressions
For patients wanting to avoid a fusion, we offer spinal decompression for spinal stenosis. The typical incision size for this procedure is 1 inch. “the size of a quarter” Pictured above is a two-level lumbar, L4-5 and L5-S1, laminectomy performed through a minimally invasive incision.
Minimally Invasive Disc Removal
I save as much back muscle tissue as possible to remove Lumbar disc herniations. This surgery improves recovery time and preserves the attachments of your muscles to the spine. This is typically performed to improve the function of your nerves.
Motion Sparing Cervical Arthroplasty
For the appropriately selected patient, cervical disc replacement can be an excellent option to maintaining motion in your neck. We use the MOBI-C implant for up to two levels of surgical pathology.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Utilizing the latest minimally invasive technology, patients now have the option of even smaller incision for some spinal procedures. Patients with neck, back and nerve pain can be treated with in this way to help expedite their recovery and decrease their post operative pain.
Inpatient Procedures
Direct Lateral Inter-body Fusion (LLIF)
For patients who need a lumbar fusion, this procedure goes through the side of your abdomen to save back muscle tissue. This advanced surgical technique can provide improved recovery after spinal fusion.
Anterior Lumbar Inter-body Fusion (ALIF)
We specialize in anterior, lateral and minimally invasive posterior lumbar spinal surgery. I am teaching faculty for Globus Medical to instruct surgeons from all over the United States on how to safely perform these advanced techniques in their practice.
Percutaneous Pedicle Screws for Fusion
By using image-guidance, I place pedicle screws in the least disruptive way possible. We preserve your bodies natural ligaments and muscles to decrease the impact of surgery on your body. This results in decreased need for narcotics, decreased recovery time, and significantly less blood loss during surgery.
Benefits of a minimally invasive spine surgery strategy
