Conditions & Treatments

Sciatica may be defined as a sudden pain that radiates from the buttocks and lower back area down the back of your leg. Symptoms include a tingling or prickling sensation, pain and/or weakness.

Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine (your backbone). Everyone’s spine naturally curves a bit, but people with scoliosis have a spine that curves too much.

Adolescent and adult scoliosis can often be treated non-operatively through bracing, physical therapy, medication management, and spinal injections. However, in some cases where spinal curvature continues to progress or symptoms worsen

A second opinion refers to seeking the advice and expertise of another qualified medical professional, typically a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon, to review the diagnosis

The sacroiliac joint is commonly called the “SI joint”. It is a strong, weight bearing joint in the lower back that connects the sacrum and the pelvis. There are two joints in total that move together as a single unit to act as shock absorbers for the spine.

Skull base surgery is surgery to remove tumors underneath the brain at the base of the skull. These tumors may be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). Skull base surgery is very complex as there are multiple bones that form the base of the skull,

The base of the skull is made of five bones that are fused together. This is the what the brain sits on top of. There are many major blood vessels as well as the spinal cord that pass through the base of the skull.

Osteoarthritis of the spine may cause stiffness or pain in the neck or back. It may also cause weakness or numbness in the legs or arms if it is severe enough to affect spinal nerves or the spinal cord itself. Usually, the back discomfort is relieved when the person is lying down.

The most common cause of spinal cord injury is trauma with nearly half of the injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents. Other types of trauma include falls, violence and sports injuries. Spinal cord injury can occur when the cord is compressed by a tumor or inflammation.

Spinal Cord Stimulator, also called dorsal column neurostimulation, is a treatment that may be indicated for some types of chronic pain conditions. A Spinal Cord Simulator is an implantable device that consists of a tiny insulated wire called a lead,

A spinal fracture is a break or crack in one or more of the vertebrae, which are the small bones that make up the spinal column. Spinal fractures can occur anywhere along the spine

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure performed to permanently join two or more vertebrae. The goal of spinal fusion is to stabilize the spine

A spinal infection, also known as spinal osteomyelitis or discitis, is a bacterial or fungal infection that affects the bones, discs, or surrounding tissues of the spine.

Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal spine narrows which can put pressure on the spinal nerves resulting in significant pain. The narrowing can also create compression on the spinal cord, causing weakness in the arms and legs.

Spinal tumors are uncommon and can be either benign or malignant. Spinal tumors can be dangerous when they cause spinal canal compression, which may lead to neurologic dysfunction.