Type of Surgery

Back, Spine & Neck

Surgical treatment of back, spine, and neck problems help adjust muscles, ligaments, and bones in these areas to positions that allow for more optimal support of the entire body. Such operations address anything from soreness and stiffness to debilitating diseases such as multiple sclerosis and herniated discs.

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Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that places new bone or a replacement material into spaces between or around broken bone (fractures) or in holes in bone (defects) to aid in healing.

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Fracture Repair

Fracture repair is the process of rejoining and realigning the ends of broken bones, usually performed by an orthopedist, general surgeon, or family doctor. In cases of an emergency, first aid measures should be used to provide temporary realignment and immobilization until proper medical help is available.

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Disk Removal

Disk removal is one of the most common types of back surgery. Diskectomy (also called discectomy) is the removal of an intervertebral disk, the flexible plate that connects any two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Intervertebral disks act as shock absorbers, protecting the brain and spinal cord from the impact produced by the body's movements.

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Introduction to Spine, Back, and Neck Surgery
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