DEGENERATIVE SPINAL DISEASE
Back pain and neck pain are two of the most common complaints a patient sees a doctor for in the United States. Often times, this pain is accompanied with symptoms in the arms and/or legs. Approximately 7 out of 10 adults will have a neck or back complaint in their lifetimes.
Pain can be generated from degenerated discs, herniated discs, compression of nerves (stenosis), or arthritis of the spinal joints (spondylosis). The majority of new-onset symptoms can be treated conservatively, or with prescription medicines and minor interventions without the need for surgery. However, surgery may be of benefit in certain circumstances to prevent worsening and/or alleviate significant symptoms.
Surgery often times may only require the simple removal of a disc or over-grown bone and ligament at one or two levels. This can be accomplished with minimally invasive surgical techniques which use tiny incisions instead of larger ones to perform surgery. These procedures offer less blood loss and quick recovery times.
Severe spinal degeneration or spondylosis may require more extensive surgery, usually comprised of multi-level decompression and arthrodesis (fusion) with titanium implants.
The neurosurgical spine surgeons at the Brigham and Women's Hospital can provide all your needs for successful surgery for degenerative spinal disease.
For referral, please contact 617-732-6600
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