Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgery is performed to correct spinal pathologies that cause pain. Back surgery is used to relieve the pain and/or numbness associated with this pain, which often radiates to other areas of the back, arms, and legs. Normally, back and spinal pain is caused by the compression of a nerve within it.
Laminectomy
Laminectomy is surgery that creates space by removing bone spurs and tissues associated with arthritis of the spine. It usually involves removing a small piece of the back part (lamina) of the small bones of the spine (vertebrae). Laminectomy enlarges the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
Spinal Fixation
Spinal fixation provide stability and restore anatomic alignment in the treatment of fractures, degenerative disease, infection, and tumors and correct congenital deformities such as those seen in scoliosis. Plates and rods are attached to the vertebral body or posterior elements with wire, screws, and hooks. Screws and wire can also be used alone as a means of fixation