Spine Surgeries
Cervical and lumbar spine surgery options for patients with nerve compression, disc problems, spinal instability, and other complex spine conditions.
Spine Surgeries Performed
When surgery is appropriate, the type of procedure depends on the location of the condition, the structures involved, and the patient’s overall diagnosis. Spine surgery may be considered when symptoms are severe, nerve compression is present, instability has developed, or non-surgical treatment has not provided enough improvement. Dr. Emerson performs cervical and lumbar spine procedures with a careful focus on anatomy, function, and specific needs.
Cervical Spine Surgery
Cervical spine surgery may be recommended for certain neck conditions involving nerve compression, spinal cord pressure, instability, disc problems, or narrowing within the spine. These procedures are designed to address the source of symptoms in the neck while also considering how the condition may affect the arms, hands, balance, and overall function.
Surgeries performed include:
- ACDF
- Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Posterior Cervical Fusion
- Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Lumbar spine surgery may be used to treat lower back conditions that involve nerve compression, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, instability, or failed prior surgery. Depending on the diagnosis, surgical treatment may focus on relieving pressure, removing damaged disc material, creating more space for nerves, or stabilizing the spine.
Surgeries performed include:
- MIS Laminectomy
- Open Laminectomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Lumbar Fusion
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, ALIF
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, TLIF
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, PLIF
- Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, XLIF
- Sacroiliac Fusion
Spine Surgery With Careful Planning
Spine surgery is an important decision, and the right approach depends on more than the name of a procedure. At Spine & Sport Florida, patients receive guidance from Dr. Blaze D. Emerson, D.O. that considers their diagnosis, symptoms, imaging, prior treatment, and long-term goals before recommending surgery. For patients in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, or Okeechobee, the focus is on helping each person understand why a procedure may be recommended, what it is intended to address, and how it may fit into a larger plan for improved comfort, stability, and function.