Our minimally invasive posterior lumbar facet fusion is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of the most common spinal conditions, including facet disease, failed back surgery and spinal stenosis.
Unlike the traditional open surgery, the minimally invasive posterior lumbar facet fusion is performed through a small incision, allowing the surgeon to complete the operation without causing undue trauma to the spine or surrounding spinal elements.
Other advantages of choosing our minimally invasive alternative to open facet surgery include:
The minimally invasive posterior lumbar facet fusion is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat a number of common spinal conditions.
The posterior lumbar facet fusion procedure is the most reliable form of treatment for facet pain.
Performed through a small incision in the lower back, the surgeon is able to locate the area impacted. After dilating the surgical area with a series of tubes, the surgeon will place a spacer into the facet joint, stabilizing the area and prohibiting the joint from aggravating the associated nerve, thus alleviating the facet mediated pain
There are a number of common conditions treated by our minimally invasive posterior
lumbar facet fusion. These include:
If you are suffering from these or similar conditions, you may be a candidate for
our minimally invasive posterior lumbar facet fusion.
Even the most common conditions can cause extraordinary pain and discomfort, especially when those conditions are causing nerve or spinal cord compression. Some of the most common symptoms treated by our minimally invasive posterior lumbar facet fusion include:
If you have diagnosed with any of the conditions above and are experiencing pain that alters your quality of life, contact us today. You may be a candidate for our minimally invasive posterior lumbar facet fusion.
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