Back, Neck & Spine Treatment/Surgery

Spine Specialist: Identifying Neck and Back Pain

Your neck and back offers crucial support all day long, making them prone to pain from gradual wear and tear or sudden injuries. Conditions such as osteoporosis, spinal disorders, and herniated discs can lead to significant discomfort.

Our spine specialists will accurately diagnose the cause of your pain using advanced imaging tests and employ nonsurgical or minimally invasive treatments to help you return to an active, pain-free life.

Diagnostics for the Spine

To precisely determine the source of back and neck pain, Lee Health offers thorough and cutting-edge diagnostic services. Our experienced medical radiologists can provide the following imaging test:

• X-ray Imaging
• MRI Scans
• CT Scans
• Bone Scans
• Electromyography (EMG)
• Ultrasound

Each patient's diagnosis is unique, with specific imaging tests recommended based on initial evaluations. Talk with your Lee Health doctor about which imaging tests are best for your condition.

Personalized Care for Neck and Back Surgery

At Lee Health, we recognize that not all injuries or conditions require surgery. Our doctors work with patients to explore lifestyle changes and non-invasive treatments, such as physical therapy, may be the right course for chronic back or neck pain. This personalized approach ensures that each patient receives the appropriate care for their specific needs.

Spinal Surgery Options

When surgery is necessary, Lee Health offers various surgical options for spinal decompression, stabilization, and pain relief:

• Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): Removal of a damaged disc through an incision in the neck, replaced with a bone graft and stabilized with metal plate and screws.
• Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF): Removal of a damaged disc in the lower back through an abdominal incision, replaced with a spacer or metal cage, and stabilized with screws, plates, and rods.
• Axial Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF): Minimally invasive spinal fusion performed through the side of the body.
• Artificial Disc Replacement: Replacement of a damaged lumbar disc with an artificial mechanical disc to restore motion between vertebrae.
• Discectomy: Removal of all or part of a damaged disc through an incision in the back.
• Foraminotomy: Shaving or removal of spinal bone to widen the area for nerve roots to exit the spinal canal.
• Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty: Insertion of a balloon-like device into the spine to open space filled with bone cement to relieve nerve compression.
• Laminoplasty: Incision in the neck to make cuts in the lamina bone and insert bone grafts stabilized with screws.
• Laminectomy: Removal of part or all of a lamina bone to allow more space for compressed spinal nerves.
• Microdiscectomy: Minimally invasive removal of the herniated portion of a disc through a small incision.
• Micro-laminectomy: Minimally invasive removal of bone spurs pressing on spinal nerves.
• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD): Small incision to remove tissue causing nerve compression.
• Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion: Smaller incisions using an operating microscope, X-ray guidance, and special instruments.
• Robotic Spine Surgery: robotic assisted surgery for accurate alignment in the spine.