Spine Surgery

The lumbar spine refers to the lower area of the spine between the pelvis and thoracic cage. It is made up of 5 vertebrae (although some people may have 6) that are stacked on top of each other with cushion-like intervertebral discs in between. The lower back is the largest movable segment of the vertebral column and is extremely vulnerable to disorders, making it the source of many pain complaints. At the University Orthopaedic Clinic & Spine Center, we are experienced in treating the many problems that arise from the lumbar spine.

Some of the conditions we treat include:

• Herniated Disc
• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
• Lumbar Trauma
• Lumbar Vertebral Tumors
• Lumbar Deformity

The cervical spine (neck region) is one of the most important and agile parts of your body. It begins at the base of the skull and consists of 7 bones separated by intervertebral discs that allow the spine to move freely. The neck has the greatest amount of movement of any area of the spine and is also responsible for protecting the spinal cord and supporting the skull. Because of its vital function in our everyday lives, injury or disease of the cervical spine is a very serious condition. At the University Orthopaedic Clinic & Spine Center, we specialize in a variety of cervical spine procedures customized to treat your condition.

Some of the conditions we treat include:

• Herniated Disc and Degeneration
• Cervical Spinal Stenosis
• Cervical Trauma
• Cervical Vertebral Tumors
• Cervical Deformity
• Spinal Infections

The thoracic spine is the section of spine found in the upper back. It is in between the cervical and lumbar spines, and stretches from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage. The thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae, referred to as T1-T12. Each of these vertebrae are separated by an intervertebral disc, which connect the bones and allow for movement of the spine. The discs in the thoracic spine are thinner than those in the other parts of the spine, resulting in less movement of the upper back. However, the thoracic area is still sensitive to injury and disease. At the University Orthopaedic Clinic & Spine Center, we are experienced in treating every condition of the spine, from the minor to the severe.

Some of the conditions we treat include:

• Kyphosis
• Herniated Disc
• Thoracic Trauma
• Thoracic Vertebral Tumors
• Thoracic Vertebral Tumors

Microdiscectomy, also known as microdecompression, is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve pain caused by certain spinal conditions, including:

• Disc bulge
• Disc herniation
• Spinal stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis (degenerative or isthmic)
• Sciatica