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 handle different spinal issues. Here are some of the different spine surgeries:

  • Nucleoplasty: A nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to treat herniated discs.
  • Laminectomy: A laminectomy is the most common surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis which can include the removal of parts of the bone, bone spurs, or ligaments. 
  • Foraminotomy: A foraminotomy involves surgically enlarging the passageway where a spinal nerve root exits the spinal canal.