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Complex spine surgery entails procedures aimed at realigning or stabilizing the spine, often utilizing advanced techniques and specialized skills to address diagnoses such as spinal deformities, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, kyphosis, and failed/flat back syndrome. These surgeries usually involve spinal fusion and are generally reserved for patients with significant spinal pathology.
Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that typically occurs during the growth spurt before puberty. It can cause back pain and, in severe cases, impair lung and heart function due to restricted space within the chest cavity.
Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one of the vertebrae slips out of place onto the vertebra below it. This can lead to back pain and nerve compression, causing symptoms like numbness, weakness, or pain in the legs.
Spine fractures are breaks in the vertebrae that can occur due to trauma, osteoporosis, or other underlying conditions, potentially causing severe pain, instability, and neurological damage.
Degenerative disc disease occurs when the discs that cushion the vertebrae in your spine wear down over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently connects two or more vertebrae in the spine, eliminating motion between them. It is used to treat instability, severe degeneration, or deformities of the spine, providing pain relief and structural stability.
ALIF is a type of spinal fusion surgery where the intervertebral disc is accessed and removed through an incision in the abdomen. A bone graft or implant is then placed between the vertebrae to promote fusion and stabilize the spine.
TLIF is a surgical procedure where the intervertebral disc is accessed from the side and back of the spine. This technique allows for the removal of the disc and insertion of a bone graft or spacer to achieve spinal fusion, commonly used to treat degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis.
XLIF is a minimally invasive surgical approach that accesses the spine from the side of the body to remove a damaged intervertebral disc and insert a bone graft. This procedure is used to treat various spinal disorders, offering the advantage of less muscle disruption and quicker recovery times.
Scoliosis surgery aims to correct abnormal spinal curvature and stabilize the spine, often involving spinal fusion and the use of rods, screws, and other hardware. This procedure is typically recommended for severe scoliosis cases to prevent progression and improve quality of life.
Dr. Macyszyn is a master surgeon with a depth of experience in complex spinal surgery. He tackles the most challenging cases with confidence and precision and enjoys the improvement that his patients realize after these procedures.
Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that typically occurs during the growth spurt before puberty. It can cause back pain and, in severe cases, impair lung and heart function due to restricted space within the chest cavity.
Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one of the vertebrae slips out of place onto the vertebra below it. This can lead to back pain and nerve compression, causing symptoms like numbness, weakness, or pain in the legs.
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently connects two or more vertebrae in the spine, eliminating motion between them. It is used to treat instability, severe degeneration, or deformities of the spine, providing pain relief and structural stability.
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a surgical procedure to stabilize the lower back by removing a damaged disc and fusing two or more vertebrae together. Accessed through an incision in the abdomen, bone graft is then inserted into the disc space to promote solid bone growth, ultimately reducing pain and improving spinal stability.”
