Different Spine Surgeries

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

There are many different spine surgeries that address various spinal conditions and injuries. Here are a few of the different spine surgeries:

  • Foraminotomy: During a foraminotomy, the surgeon enlarges the openings where the spinal nerves exit the spinal column to relieve pressure on the nerves. 
  • Spinal Fusion: Spinal fusion is a spine surgery that fuses two or more vertebrae together using bone grafts or implants. This helps to reduce pain caused by movement between vertebrae. 
  • Discectomy: A discectomy involves removing a damaged or herniated disc to relieve pressure on the nerves in the spine.