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Conveniently located in the First Financial Plaza on the second floor.

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Conveniently located in the First Financial Plaza on the second floor.

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July 17, 2023

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

When facing spinal conditions that require surgical intervention, the advent of minimally invasive spine surgery has brought new hope to patients seeking effective treatments with reduced invasiveness. In this article, we will shed light on what minimally invasive surgery is, ...
July 18, 2023

Microdiscectomy

A microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve the symptoms of a herniated spinal disc, also known as a herniated or slipped disc. The main goal of a microdiscectomy is to remove the herniated portion of the disc that ...
July 20, 2023

Spinal Fusion Surgery: Recovery Time and Healing Process

Spinal fusion surgery can be transformative procedure designed to alleviate pain and restore stability for individuals suffering from various spinal conditions such as degenerative disc disease and anterolisthesis. As patients embark on their healing journey, understanding the recovery process and ...
September 18, 2023

Pedicle Screws for Spinal Fusion

Pedicle screws are specialized screws used in spinal fusion surgery to stabilize and immobilize the spine. They are an integral part of the instrumentation used to correct spinal deformities, treat spinal fractures, and stabilize the spine after a surgical procedure. ...
May 1, 2024

Discectomy

A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a damaged or herniated intervertebral disc is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It is typically performed to alleviate pain, numbness, or weakness caused ...
June 24, 2024

Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF): Everything You Need to Know

XLIF, or Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat spinal conditions in the lower back. ...
Spondylosis
June 24, 2024

Spondylosis: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a damaged or herniated intervertebral disc is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It is typically performed to alleviate pain, numbness, or weakness caused ...
Spondylolisthesis by Grade of Severity
June 24, 2024

Spondylolisthesis: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a damaged or herniated intervertebral disc is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It is typically performed to alleviate pain, numbness, or weakness caused ...
Scoliosis Diagram
June 24, 2024

Scoliosis: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a damaged or herniated intervertebral disc is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It is typically performed to alleviate pain, numbness, or weakness caused ...
June 24, 2024

Foraminotomy

A foraminotomy, also known as foraminal decompression, is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on a nerve root that exits the spinal cord through an opening called the intervertebral foramen. ...

Dr. Luke Macyszyn Making Headlines

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Orthospinenews

Accomplished UCLA Neurosurgeon Dr. Luke Macyszyn Becomes Physician Partner at DISC Sports & Spine Center

Dr. Macyszyn will have an integral role in DISC’s soon-to-launch LA surgery center, where he will help redefine the gold standard of minimally invasive surgery. ...

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Orthopedics This Week

Meet Chelsea, a Children’s Doll with Scoliosis

Mattel, Inc., which is based in El Segundo, California, and is the world’s largest manufacturer of toys has, with advice from Luke Macyszyn, M.D., MA, FAANS, FACS, introduced its first-ever doll with scoliosis. ...

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MSN

Local Surgeon Helps Design First-Ever Barbie Doll with Scoliosis

MARINA DEL REY, CA — Mattel's diverse Barbie line just added a Chelsea doll that wears a brace around her waist to treat the curve in her spine, known as scoliosis, with the guidance of a local surgeon in Marina ...

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Venture BLVD Magazine

Men Who Lead: Luke Macyszyn, MD

A neurosurgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center, Luke Macyszyn, MD, specializes in minimally invasive treatments of complex spinal disorders caused by scoliosis, trauma, degeneration and cancer. Dr. Macyszyn earned a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology and psychology at Cornell University ...

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Angeleno Magazine

Innovation in Medicine

Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Luke Macyszyn is an experienced neurosurgeon who’s mastered cutting-edge techniques to provide specialized care for complex spinal disorders. With a personalized approach to patient care, Dr. Macyszyn is setting the new gold standard in spine care. ...

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