Atención de la columna vertebral
Los médicos de columna vertebral, que pueden ser ortopedistas o neurocirujanos, diagnostican y tratan problemas relacionados con la columna vertebral. Estos profesionales pueden ayudar con el tratamiento del dolor de cuello y espalda, así como con el tratamiento de lesiones, traumatismos y enfermedades relacionadas con la columna vertebral. Es posible que deba ver a un especialista en columna vertebral si tiene hernia de disco, daño en los nervios, dolor en el nervio ciático o dolor de espalda crónico.
Spine surgeons in Lehigh Acres
Our board-certified spine specialists have the experience and advanced training needed to treat disorders of the spine.
Conditions or injuries affecting the spine can be painful and impact your ability to move and function during everyday activities. At HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital, our spine specialists provide comprehensive care to treat your back pain and help restore your mobility. From surgery preparation to rehabilitation, our team works together to provide you with the care you need every step of the way.
Spine conditions we treat
Our orthopedic care and neurological teams offer a wide range of treatment options for spine injuries and disorders, such as:
Spine conditions we treat
- Compression fractures
- Degenerative disc disease
- Infection or tumors of the spine
- Injury or trauma to the spine
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal deformities
- Spondylolysis
Types of spine surgery we perform
Combining orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, our surgical specialists offer surgical solutions for spine conditions.
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses several small incisions, rather than one long incision. Surgeons use special surgical instruments with a tiny camera to guide the procedure. Compared to traditional surgery, this technique offers benefits, such as:
- Faster recovery
- Less pain after surgery
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stay
Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty repairs compression fractures in vertebrae, which can be caused by osteoporosis (weakening of the bones). This procedure uses a balloon to restore the correct shape of the vertebra. Then, your surgeon injects a special bone cement into the vertebra to reinforce it.
Laminectomy
This type of surgery removes the lamina (part of a vertebra) or bone spurs in your spine to treat spinal stenosis. A laminectomy widens the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves.
Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves removing portions of a herniated disc, which can relieve pain in conditions like sciatica.
Spinal fusion
Spinal fusion surgery to permanently join two or more vertebrae