Spine Surgery
Persistent back or neck pain? Dupont Hospital offers surgical approaches to treat herniated discs, synovial cysts, osteoporosis and more. Minimally invasive options require just a few small incisions, which may mean less pain and scarring, fewer complications and a faster recovery.
Surgeons at Dupont Hospital offer advanced treatments including, but not limited to:
- Balloon kyphoplasty: Used to repair fractures caused by osteoporosis or cancer, balloon kyphoplasty acts as an internal cast that provides rapid relief from back pain and improves spinal alignment. The surgeon inflates a small balloon within the fractured vertebra and inserts bone cement to restore the original size and shape of the vertebrae.
- Lumbar disc microsurgery: This procedure is used to treat herniated discs of the lower back. A herniated disc is a condition in which the disc's inner, jelly-like material pushes through the outer layer of cartilage, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and causes pain. The surgeon makes a small incision above the damaged disc to remove the damaged portion, leaving healthy tissue intact. As the area heals, the spinal cord returns to its normal position, alleviating the pain and pressure. Endoscopic lumbar microdiscectomies – the least invasive option – are performed at Dupont Hospital whenever possible.
- Spinal fusion: This technique is used to treat patients with severe degenerative disc disease, spinal instability or deformity. The damaged disc is removed and a spacer is placed between the vertebrae to help restore alignment and relieve pain. Small pins and rods are inserted to provide stability while the bone heals. Dupont Hospital offers anterior (ALIF) and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), as well as posterior spinal instrumented fusion.
Surgeons utilize minimally invasive options whenever possible and were even the first in the area to utilize augmented reality guided spine surgery. When traditional techniques offer the best solution, specialists also have the training and experience to perform these types of procedures as well.
To find an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon offering spinal surgery at Dupont Hospital, visit the provider directory.
Patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any surgical procedure or treatment.