What conditions do Integrated Spine Care Physicians treat?
All Integrated Spine Care surgeons treat a wide variety of spinal disorders involving all aspects of the spine. This specifically includes the neck, thorasic, lumbar and sacral spine. Diagnoses may include herniated cervical, thorasic, or lumbar discs. It also includes the treatment of spinal instability and degenerative discs causing pain and SI Joint dysfunction. Typical conditions also include stenosis of the spinal canal or neuroformina causing compression of the spinal cord or nerves.
What type of procedures do Integrated Spine Care Surgeons perform?
Our surgeons perform a wide variety of procedures on all portions of the spine. These typically include decompression and stabilization procedures involving microdiscectomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy as well as spinal stabilization and reconstruction. Stabilization surgery may include the use of fixation devices such as titanium cages, plates, rods, cables, and screws. Fusion techniques may include anterior transabdominal approach for interbody fusion, as well as posterior approaches for lumbar interbody or intertransverse fusion. Some procedures are minimally invasive, and utilize microsurgical technique with the aid of the operating microscope. Integrated Spine Care physicians are involved in performing the latest surgery procedures including Artificial Disc Replacement –ADR-. The surgical techniques performed by the Integrated Spine Care Surgeons are comprehensive.
Will my surgeon recommend surgery?
Most conditions are treated without surgery. The physicians at Integrated Spine Care consider every conservative option available before surgery is suggested. When patients have tried conservative treatments without success, surgery maybe indicated. It is often then that our patients choose a surgical alternative.
What non-surgical treatments are available?
Non-surgical treatment options are extensive. Treatment may include medications utilizing muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory or pain medications. Treatment may also include physical therapy chiropractic care, pain management specialists or acupuncture. The treatment option selected for you will depend on your condition and your response to other treatments. Your Integrated Spine Care physician will fully discuss your alternatives.
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