Home — Procedure Spinal Reconstruction Surgery Successful reconstructive spine surgery requires a highly experienced and qualified surgeon. Request an Appointment Complex Spinal Reconstruction is only used to treat the most severe spine problems and should be performed by a highly trained, experienced surgeon. Spine surgery or reconstructive spine surgery is only recommended when traditional therapy …
Home — Procedure Robotic Spine Surgery Robotic surgery allows surgeons to perform complex and delicate procedures with minimal risks accurately Request an Appointment Robotic spine surgery is also called robot-assisted surgery, which reduces tissue dissection by allowing us to make minimal openings, and there will be less disruption to normal anatomy. Through robotic spine surgery, …
Home — Procedure Peripheral Nerve Surgery Peripheral nerve surgery may be recommended to treat a variety of peripheral nerve problems. Request an Appointment Nerves that surround the brain and spinal cord are known as peripheral nerves. These nerves pass on information between the brain and the rest of the body. Any defect in the peripheral …
Home — Procedure Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a type of surgery that seeks to minimize the downtime and impact of surgery. Request an Appointment Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a type of surgery on the bones of your spine (backbone). This type of surgery uses smaller incisions than …
Home — Procedure Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion The diagnosis of SI joint dysfunction requires an extensive patient history and comprehensive physical examination. Request an Appointment The sacroiliac joint is positioned in the pelvis and plays a vital role in shock absorption and preventing impact forces from reaching the spine. The exact reasons for sacroiliac …
Home — Procedure Meningioma, Schwannoma & Neurofibromatosis Treatment Request an Appointment Brain tumor diagnosis can be frightening, but if you’ve been diagnosed with a particular brain tumor called a meningioma, there are reasons to be optimistic. Meningiomas are the most common kind of brain tumor — accounting for about 30 percent of all brain tumors …
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Home — Procedure Kyphosis & Scoliosis Surgery A child with an underlying neuromuscular condition is at higher risk for developing scoliosis. Request an Appointment The spine is made up of a stack of rectangular-shaped building blocks called vertebrae. When viewed from behind, the spine normally appears straight. However, a spine affected by scoliosis is curved …
Home — Procedure Chiari Decompression The exact cause of a congenital Chiari malformation type I is not known. A problem during fetal growth may cause the defect. Request an Appointment A Chiari malformation is a problem in which a part of the brain (the cerebellum) at the back of the skull bulges through a normal …
Home — Procedure Brain & Spine Trauma/Injury Surgery Surgery is the first and most common treatment for most people with brain tumors. Request an Appointment Brain and spine trauma refers to injuries or incidents that impact a person’s brain or spinal cord. Small babies may suffer injuries as a result of forcible head shaking or …
Home — Procedure Brain & Spine Shunting Procedures A ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is a surgical treatment for hydrocephalus. Request an Appointment A shunt is a narrow tube used to drain the extra cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. Brain and spine shunting procedures are quite complicated, but if an experienced surgeon does this, a patient should …
