SPINE SURGERY
CHA offers Spine
Surgery for people who suffer from back pain, back injuries, and
osteoporosis of the spine. Our expert team includes physicians,
physician assistants, and physical therapists, who work together
to provide each patient with the best care.
Initial Evaluations
Many patients will initially see a doctor who specializes in
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry). These doctors
are experts in bone, muscle, and joint injuries as well as non-injury
related conditions that can cause back pain.
The initial
evaluation may include further tests to better determine understand
your health such as:
- Electromyography
(EMG), which tests the electrical activity of muscles
- Nerve conduction
studies, which measure how well your nerves send electrical signals
Treatments
Depending on your specific condition, our team may recommend
therapy, non-surgical procedures, or surgical care.
Some of the
treatments we offer include:
- Epidural
steroid injections
- Microsurgery
for herniated disks
- Laminectomy
for spinal stenosis
- Lumbar fusions
for spondylolisthesis
- Kyphoplasty
for compression fractures
What is Kyphoplasty?
This minimally-invasive procedure can repair compression fractures
of the spine which may be due to osteoporosis (an age-related softening
of the bones) or cancer. During the surgery, the bones in the spine
are restored to the correct position, often relieving pain completely.
- It can be
done under local or general anesthesia
- Benefits
include correction of vertebral deformity, reduction in pain,
improvement in quality of life, and low complication rates
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Orthopaedics Line:
617-665-1566
Sports Medicine
Line:
617-665-2007
Meet
our
Spine Surgery Team
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