Surgical Spine Procedures

When spine surgery is indicated, there are a wide variety of surgical options for upper and lower back pain including minimally invasive and traditional techniques. See below the list of procedures performed by the expert physicians at the Resurgens Orthopaedics Spine Center.

ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

ALIF is generally used to treat back or leg pain caused by degenerative disc disease.

Anesthesia (Conscious Sedation)

Anesthesia (Conscious Sedation) is a type of anesthesia that makes the patient feel very relaxed.

Interspinous Stabilization (Coflex)™

Interspinous Stabilization (Coflex)™ is a non-fusion, minimally-invasive alternative to laminectomy with or without spinal fusion.

Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM) of the Nerves

Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM) of the Nerves is used during complex surgical procedures, especially those that involve manipulation of the spinal cord.

Kyphoplasty (Ballon Vertebroplasty)

Kyphoplasty (Balloon Vertebroplasty) is a minimally-invasive procedure that repairs a vertebral compression fracture.

Laminectomy

Laminectomy is a procedure that relieves pressure on the nerve roots in the spine.

Lumbar Disc Microsurgery

Lumbar Disc Microsurgery is a procedure that relieves pressure on nerve roots caused by a herniated disc.

Minimally-Invasive Lumbar Microdecompression

Minimally-Invasive Lumbar Microdecompression is a procedure used to remove overgrown vertebral bone and soft tissue.

Minimally-Invasive TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

Minimally-Invasive TLIF is a procedure used to remove a degenerated disc.

OLIF: Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (for L2-L5)

OLIF: Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion is a surgery to correct problems caused by a degenerated disc in your spine. It creates more space for your nerves. OLIF is performed through a small opening in your side.

PLIF: Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

PLIF: Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion is generally used to treat back or leg pain caused by degenerative disc disease.

Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (iFuse Implant System®)

Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with the iFuse Implant System® uses titanium implants to join your hip's ilium bone to the spine's sacrum.

Selective Endoscopic Discectomy

Selective Endoscopic Discectomy is designed to relieve pain caused by herniated discs pressing on nerve roots.

Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant

Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, arms and legs.

Spinal Fusion (Lumbar)

Spinal Fusion (Lumbar) creates a solid mass of bone and stabilizes your spine.

TLIF: Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

TLIF: Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion is generally used to treat back or leg pain caused by degenerative disc disease.

Total Disc Replacement

Total Disc Replacement is a procedure used to relieve the pain caused by pinched nerves or discogenic pain in the lumbar spine.

Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty is an injection of bone cement into a vertebra.

XLIF® Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion

XLIF® Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion is a minimally-invasive procedure generally used to treat leg or back pain caused by degenerative disc disease.