Advanced Treatments
Start with the part of the spine involved in your care. Each guide explains a procedure and brings together available videos and questions for your consultation.
The right procedure starts with the right evaluation.
These are options to discuss with your team, not a recommendation for surgery. Your symptoms, examination, imaging, and goals guide the plan.
Cervical Procedures
Procedures for the neck.
- Cervical Disc ReplacementAn artificial disc replaces a damaged neck disc with the aim of preserving motion at that level.
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)Disc removal and fusion performed through the front of the neck.
- Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF)Fusion performed through the back of the neck to stabilize selected spinal levels.
- Posterior Cervical DecompressionAn approach through the back of the neck to create more room around compressed nerve structures.
- LaminoplastyA procedure that reshapes the bony roof of the spinal canal to make more room for the spinal cord.
Thoracic and Lumbar Procedures
Procedures for the middle and lower back.
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar MicrodiscectomyRemoval of disc material pressing on a lower-back nerve through a small surgical opening.
- Minimally Invasive TLIFTransforaminal lumbar interbody fusion uses a minimally invasive approach to join selected lower-back vertebrae.
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody FusionLateral approaches to lower-back fusion include OLIF, PTP, LTP, XLIF, and LLIF.
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)Lower-back fusion approached from the front of the body.
- Lumbar FusionJoining selected lower-back vertebrae to limit movement between them. Approaches include posterior, anterior, and lateral techniques.
- Lumbar DecompressionCreating more space around lower-back nerves. Laminectomy is one decompression technique.
- Lumbar Disc ReplacementReplacing a damaged lower-back disc with an artificial disc designed to preserve movement.
- Scoliosis CorrectionSurgical planning to address a spinal curve when an adult’s symptoms and evaluation support an operation.
- Thoracic Decompression or FusionDecompression to create space around nerve structures or fusion to stabilize selected levels in the middle back.
- Spinal Cord StimulationAn implanted device delivers electrical pulses to help manage selected types of persistent pain.
- KyphoplastyFor selected painful vertebral compression fractures, a balloon creates space inside the fractured bone before bone cement is placed to help stabilize it.
Sacroiliac Joint Procedures
Care focused on the joint between the spine and pelvis.
Complex Spine and Deformity Surgery
Individual planning for spinal deformity, reconstruction, and prior surgery.
- Adult Complex Spinal Deformity SurgeryIndividualized surgical planning for complex changes in adult spinal alignment.
- Complex and Revision Spine SurgeryEvaluation and surgical planning for complex spinal problems, including concerns after a previous operation.
- Reconstructive Spine SurgerySurgical planning focused on the spine’s alignment and stability when reconstruction is appropriate.
Personal decisions. Specialized options.
Minimally Invasive Spine (MIS) Surgery
Smaller incisions and techniques designed to minimize disruption to surrounding tissues.
Understand the approach →Motion Preservation
Explore cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement and how suitability is evaluated.
Explore disc replacement →Nonsurgical Care
An evaluation and a clear plan, including coordination with other care professionals when appropriate.
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