Complex spinal reconstruction surgeries may be necessary for patients who have a deformity or misalignment affecting a major portion of their spine. These treatment procedures consist of correcting the abnormal curvature, stabilizing the newly shaped…
A laminectomy, or spinal decompression surgery, is a procedure that removes a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina. At its most minimally invasive, the procedure requires only small skin incisions. The back muscles are pushed aside rather than cut and the parts…
Lumbar Spine Fusion – A spinal fusion is performed to stop motion at a painful vertebral segment, which should reduce pain generated from painful joints and degenerated discs. There are many different ways to perform a lumbar fusion…
Artificial disc replacement is a newer surgical procedure for relieving back or neck pain. An artificial disc replaces an intervertebral disc in the spine with an artificial one (also called a disc replacement, disc prosthesis or spine arthroplasty device)…
Revision spinal surgery usually corrects the results of a prior procedure that had been inadequately or improperly performed. Revision surgery is complex and should be performed by a doctor that specializes in it. If you’ve had a neck surgery or back…
Dr. Prpa is a rewowned orthopedic surgeon, and an authority on spinal health. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our the procedures offered, including reconstruction to decompression, to help you restore your back health.