When experiencing a condition affecting your spine, you may experience a signs and symptoms throughout other areas of your body. These can severely limit your day-to-day activities, both work and play. Fortunately, the majority of spine and neck injuries can be treated without surgery, especially if they are evaluated and treated by specialists committed to creating personalized treatment plans early on in the disease process.
Patients should remember that spine surgery can almost always be an elective procedure. Only very rare cases are spine surgery absolutely necessary. You are the only one who can determine how bad your pain is. Therefore, you have the final say on whether to undergo surgery.
Get a second opinion by a qualified spine specialist before agreeing to back surgery. There may be a difference in opinion between spine surgeons about the best time to operate, how to perform surgery and whether or not surgery is needed for some conditions. It is possible to have leg and back pain that is complex and requires a team of professionals to treat.
Traditional spine surgery involves long, deep cuts through muscles, which can leave long scars and require an extended amount of healing time. Advancements in technology and surgical instrumentation has made it possible to perform some procedures in a less invasive manner. In minimally invasive spine surgery, a small incision is made, and then a series of tubular dilators is inserted in order to widen the opening to grant surgeons access to the area without cutting muscle tissue. Because the muscle tissue is spread apart rather than cut, it is able to close back after surgery is complete.
Advanced spine treatments: Our spine specialists offer cutting-edge treatments for spinal injuries and disorders. Spine Surgery NYC is among the 50 only training centers that teach surgeons how to perform disc arthroplasty (disc replacement). Spine Surgery NYC orthopaedic specialists were also the first to learn how to make the body's natural proteins work faster and less painful after spine fusion surgery.
Nonetheless, there are times when back surgery is a viable or necessary option to treat serious musculoskeletal injuries or nerve compression. A pain management specialist can help you decide whether surgery is an appropriate choice after making sure you have exhausted all other options.
You can typically find the following information about the referred surgery from reliable sources, such your family doctor, your friends or family who have been treated in the past for back pain and local hospital physician�referral services, universities, and the physician�s practice website.
Patient and doctor both will appreciate having a list of questions in advance of a visit to the spine surgeon. You can watch the video "Questions to Ask Your Spine Specialist"
Each patient should consider that spine surgery is almost always an elective procedure. In fact, there are very few cases when spine surgery becomes necessary. Your only way to know how bad your pain is and make the right decision whether you want to go ahead with surgery.
Spine Surgeon SpecialistTraditional spine surgery involves deep cuts into the muscles. These can leave long scars that require a prolonged healing period. There are now a number of procedures that can be done in a much less invasive manner thanks to technological advances and surgical instrumentation. To perform minimally invasive spinal surgery, a small incision must be made. Then, a series tubular dilators are inserted to expand the opening and allow surgeons access to the area. This allows them to avoid cutting any muscle tissue. After surgery is over, the muscle tissue can be reattached by being spread out rather than being cut.
Our spine experts are dedicated to providing nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatments. We use the latest innovations in technology and therapies to deliver effective treatments.
Recognized expertise. The Spine Surgery NYC (Blue Distinction Center) is an accredited center for spine surgery. This title is conferred by the Blue Cross Blue Shield organization. Our program has been awarded for its success rates in surgery and very low rate of post-op readmissions. These distinctions show our commitment to excellent patient care.
The Spine service manages adult spine problems, including degenerative disease, infection, trauma, and tumors. Our spine faculty and staff specialize in assessing low back pain and neck pain and non-operative and operative management with specific emphasis on the psychological aspect of back pain.
Recognized expertise. The Spine Surgery NYC was named a Blue Distinction Center of Spine Surgery. This distinction is awarded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Our program is also recognized for its high success rate in surgery and very low readmission rates after the procedure. These distinctions are testament to our commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
It is valuable for both doctor and patient to have a list of questions ready before any spine surgeon appointments. Watch this video: Questions to Ask Your Spine Doctor
If you need surgery for a spine injury or condition, you�re in expert hands. Our outstanding spine surgeons perform leading-edge procedures effectively and safely. We specialize in minimally invasive techniques that involve less pain and recovery time.
In the last decade, there has been a significant shift in how spinal surgery is defined. Modern technology has revolutionized the way we think about spine surgery. Spinal surgery used once to be difficult and tedious. With robotically assisted navigation, enhanced microscopy and other minimally invasive methods, patients can return to work the same day as spine surgery. Patients will experience less pain and a quicker recovery.
Spine surgeons treat a variety of spine conditions, such as disc herniations, fractures, or spinal stenosis. Often, the location in the spine is included in the name of the condition. The causes of these conditions often varies but often result from disease, trauma, or degeneration.
Minimally invasive spine surgery accomplishes the same goal as open surgery, but through smaller incisions.
The surgeon's job is to help you make decisions and educate you. This includes describing the technical possibilities, risks and difficulties involved, as well as the potential benefits. It is important to find a surgeon who will be able to give you all the information you need in order to make a decision about whether to have surgery.
Our head doctor is an orthopedic spine surgeon board certified with fellowship training. New York City and New Jersey are his two offices. He specializes on spinal fusion, lumbar surgical, and treating trauma.