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Spine Surgery

If you are dealing with neck or back pain, you may be considering if spine surgery is the best choice for you. Many back problems can be treated without surgery, but Precision Pain and Spine Institute offers advanced care for spine conditions that don’t improve with non-surgical methods.

Is Spine Surgery the Right Choice for You?

If you have tried non-surgical options like physical therapy, steroid shots, nerve blocks, NSAIDs, or changes to your lifestyle for several months and haven’t felt much better, it may be time to think about spine surgery. Spine surgery is a big choice, and we know that at Precision Pain and Spine Institute. But it may be the best choice for you if other options don’t help your pain. Spine surgery may be necessary after traumatic injuries like car accidents or when a spinal condition worsens over time. Warning signs can include severe pain, lower limb stiffness, loss of bladder or bowel control, unexplained weight loss, or night sweats. By targeting the root cause of discomfort, spine surgery helps eliminate the need for repeated, ineffective treatments and provides a reliable path to lasting relief and improved quality of life.

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Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Today’s imaging and surgical tools let surgeons fix many spine problems through incisions barely an inch long. Real-time fluoroscopy and endoscopic cameras steer instruments precisely, so muscles stay intact and healthy tissue is spared. Less disruption means less postoperative pain, lower infection risk, shorter hospital stays—often same day—and a faster return to work and daily activities compared with traditional open procedures.

Common Conditions & Our Surgeries

When other treatments like physical therapy or medications don’t work, spine surgery may be the next step. Some spine conditions cause pain and discomfort that can be improved or fixed with surgery. These conditions include:

Sciatica
This is pain that shoots down from the lower back into one or both legs.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Injuries to the spinal cord can cause pain, weakness, or even loss of movement
Herniated Disc
When a disc in the spine bulges or ruptures, it can press on nerves and cause pain.
Degenerative Disc Disease
As the discs in the spine wear out, they can cause chronic pain.
Stenosis
Narrowing of the spine can pressure nerves, leading to pain or numbness.
Radiculopathy
This is pain that radiates from the spine to other parts of the body, often caused by nerve compression.
Spinal Tumors
Growths on or near the spine can be painful and may need surgery.
Compression Fractures
Fractures in the spine can cause significant pain and limited movement.
Myelopathy
This condition occurs when the spinal cord is compressed, often leading to weakness and numbness.
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Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
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Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
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Kyphoplasty
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Laminectomy
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Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy
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Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
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Minimally Invasive Laminectomy & Foraminotomy
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Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
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Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
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Minimally Invasive Fusion
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Posterior Cervical Laminectomy & Fusion
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Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
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Decompression Surgery
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Revision Surgery
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Thoracic Laminectomy & Fusion
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What Are the Risks of Spine Surgery?
Spine surgery carries some risks because it is performed near the spinal cord and nerves, which control many of the body’s functions. While complications are rare, they can include ongoing pain, nerve damage, or the need for another surgery. Choosing a skilled surgeon can help reduce these risks. Your surgeon will go over the specific risks related to your surgery and make sure you understand what to expect.
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What is the typical recovery timeframe following spine surgery?

It depends on the treatment and how long it takes to heal. After six weeks, you should be able to go back to your routine. This number can change based on your age, the complexity of your condition, and how active you were before surgery. A longer rehab time may be needed after spine treatments like a laminectomy or spinal fusion that need the spine to heal more. Because minimally invasive surgery is less invasive, they have faster healing times. Using these methods can change how long it takes to heal. Pain relief will happen right away for most people after surgery, but it’s normal to feel some pain again as your spine heals. At Precision Pain and Spine Institute, a pain management expert will help you make a plan for how to deal with your pain while you heal. This plan may include physical therapy, which may also be a part of your plan to help you get your strength and range of motion back. As an orthopedic practice that offers physical therapy, chiropractic care, and pain management, We are happy to be a part of your post-surgery healing, no matter what your plan is.


If you’ve tried everything else and still want surgery, Our spine team can help you make up your mind. When it has to be done, it should be as painless as possible. You are not committed to having spine surgery just because you talk to a spine expert at Precision Pain and Spine Institute. 

Schedule a consultation to explore your spine treatment options and determine the approach that’s best for you.

 

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