Types of Spine Procedures & Surgeries
Simultaneously strong and delicate, your spine upholds and controls the movement and feeling of your entire body. This complex, vital structure requires a level of precision and accuracy that neurosurgeons are specially trained to understand, should you need spine surgery. But there are often other treatment options to try first. Based on your condition and unique anatomy, your physician will work with you to find the best care plan for your situation.
Whether you need a non-invasive pain management procedure, a leading-edge minimally invasive surgery, a complex open surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery, Riverside Health spine specialists are highly experienced and ready to help. Explore some of our common procedures and surgeries below.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Spine Surgeon
When it comes to spine surgery, choosing the right surgeon is a crucial decision. In this video, Riverside neurosurgeon Dean Kostov, M.D. explains key factors to consider when selecting a spine specialist.
Dr. Kostov discusses the differences in training between orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, highlighting what sets them apart in spine surgery. However, he emphasizes that the most important factor is patient outcomes—helping individuals return to the lives they love.
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Common Surgical Procedures
- Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Cervical Fusion
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Laminoplasty
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
- Posterior Fusion
- Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Fusion or Posterior Interbody Fusion
- Spine Surgery with Robotic-Guided Navigation
- Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery
- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty