Dr. Steven MatherOct 6, 20191 min readLateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF)Some patients have degenerative problems at the upper lumbar levels, such as L1-2, L2-3, or L3-4. A minimally invasive approach to these...
Dr. Steven MatherOct 6, 20191 min readAnterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)Some patients are ideal candidates for fusion through the front of the lumbar disk space. This is called Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion...
Dr. Steven MatherOct 6, 20191 min readMinimally Invasive FusionSometimes it is necessary to fuse the lumbar spine (lower back). This is done to prevent harmful movement between two vertebrae, through...
Dr. Steven MatherOct 6, 20192 min readLaminectomyLumbar laminectomy, or “lami” is a lumbar procedure where the lamina is removed. The term “ectomy” is a surgical term meaning “removal”,...
Dr. Steven MatherOct 6, 20191 min readMicroscopic DiscectomyMicroscopic lumbar discectomy refers to using the operating microscope for visualization while performing surgery. Lumbar refers to the...
Dr. Steven MatherOct 6, 20191 min readCervical LaminoplastyThis procedure is primarily for patients who have 3 to 4 segments of cervical stenosis and who do not have neck pain, but primarily arm...
Dr. Steven MatherOct 6, 20191 min readTotal Disc Replacement (TDR)This is the case of a 28- year old female with severe neck and right arm pain radiating into the index, long, and ring finger of her...
Dr. Steven MatherOct 6, 20191 min readCervical ProceduresACDF stands for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Anterior means a front approach to the neck, as opposed to the back of the neck....