
Anterior 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...

Minimally Invasive Fusion
Sometimes it is necessary to fuse the lumbar spine (lower back). This is done to prevent harmful movement between two vertebrae, through...

Laminectomy
Lumbar laminectomy, or “lami” is a lumbar procedure where the lamina is removed. The term “ectomy” is a surgical term meaning “removal”,...

Microscopic Discectomy
Microscopic lumbar discectomy refers to using the operating microscope for visualization while performing surgery. Lumbar refers to the...

Cervical Laminoplasty
This procedure is primarily for patients who have 3 to 4 segments of cervical stenosis and who do not have neck pain, but primarily arm...

Total 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...

Cervical Procedures
ACDF stands for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. Anterior means a front approach to the neck, as opposed to the back of the neck....







