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Spinal Fusion
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more consecutive vertebrae are joined together by a bone grafting material.
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Spinal Cord Stimulators
A spinal cord stimulator is a device that is implanted in the body and sends electrical impulses to the spinal cord to modulate pain signals.
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Nerve Blocks
Nerve blocks are most commonly used to treat or diagnose pain related to nerve irritation. There are different types of nerve blocks depending on the type and location of pain.
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery is a type of spinal surgery that is performed through a thin tube called an endoscope, or with the operating microscope.
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Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to help decrease the pain caused by compression fractures of the spinal column.
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Epidural Steroid Injection
An epidural steroid injection is an injection of cortisone (a long acting steroid) and an anesthetic into the epidural space. Steroid injections may offer relief to pain caused by inflamed nerves.
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Complex Spinal Reconstruction
Complex spinal reconstruction surgeries may be necessary for patients who have a deformity or misalignment affecting a major portion of their spine.
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Cervical Foraminotomy
A cervical foraminotomy is a surgical procedure in which the area surrounding the spinal nerves is widened to decrease pressure on the nerves.
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Anterior Cervical Discectomy
An anterior cervical discectomy is a procedure in which the disc in between two vertebrae in the neck is removed.
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Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra in the spine slips forward or backward.
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