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Date published: January 29, 2019

Conditions & Treatments

When there are problems in the spine, it can affect your comfort level, your ability to move and your quality of life. At the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, we specialize in all types of spine disorders, with a variety of treatment options that can bring long-lasting relief. With state-of-the-art diagnostics and the latest surgical techniques, you can rest assured you will receive superior care and the best outcome possible when you select Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio for your medical care.

Conditions We Treat

Many issues can occur in the delicate vertebrae of the spine. Some may happen because of injury or trauma, while others are merely the result of normal wear and tear on the bones. No matter what your diagnosis might be, we are prepared to offer the latest and most effective ways of treating the following conditions:

Spinal Fractures

Fractures of the vertebrae usually occur in the mid and lower back and are frequently due to trauma like a car crash, fall or sports accident. They can also be a result of osteoporosis, an age-related condition that causes the bones to become brittle and break more easily. Spinal fractures often heal without any intervention, but when they don’t, surgical procedures like spinal fusion can stabilize the injured area of the spine for more efficient healing.

Instability of the Spine

Fractures of the vertebrae usually occur in the mid and lower back and are frequently due to trauma like a car crash, fall or sports accident. They can also be a result of osteoporosis, an age-related condition that causes the bones to become brittle and break more easily. Spinal fractures often heal without any intervention, but when they don’t, surgical procedures like spinal fusion can stabilize the injured area of the spine for more efficient healing.

Spine Deformities

Fractures of the vertebrae usually occur in the mid and lower back and are frequently due to trauma like a car crash, fall or sports accident. They can also be a result of osteoporosis, an age-related condition that causes the bones to become brittle and break more easily. Spinal fractures often heal without any intervention, but when they don’t, surgical procedures like spinal fusion can stabilize the injured area of the spine for more efficient healing.

Herniated Disc

Fractures of the vertebrae usually occur in the mid and lower back and are frequently due to trauma like a car crash, fall or sports accident. They can also be a result of osteoporosis, an age-related condition that causes the bones to become brittle and break more easily. Spinal fractures often heal without any intervention, but when they don’t, surgical procedures like spinal fusion can stabilize the injured area of the spine for more efficient healing.

Spondylolisthesis

Fractures of the vertebrae usually occur in the mid and lower back and are frequently due to trauma like a car crash, fall or sports accident. They can also be a result of osteoporosis, an age-related condition that causes the bones to become brittle and break more easily. Spinal fractures often heal without any intervention, but when they don’t, surgical procedures like spinal fusion can stabilize the injured area of the spine for more efficient healing.

Spinal Stenosis

Fractures of the vertebrae usually occur in the mid and lower back and are frequently due to trauma like a car crash, fall or sports accident. They can also be a result of osteoporosis, an age-related condition that causes the bones to become brittle and break more easily. Spinal fractures often heal without any intervention, but when they don’t, surgical procedures like spinal fusion can stabilize the injured area of the spine for more efficient healing.

Scoliosis

In many children and adolescents, an abnormal curvature will develop that can cause them to have many different conditions like uneven shoulders or hips, the appearance of leaning when standing straight, a slanted waistline or even one side of their ribcage appearing more prominent than the other. There are mild and extreme cases of scoliosis, and some people with the condition are lucky enough to have hardly any noticeable symptoms. Regardless of the severity, scoliosis should be monitored to ensure it does create long term problems for the patient.

Treatments for Spine Conditions

The Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio offers a variety of spine treatments, which allow us to tailor procedures to each of our patients. Some of the more common surgeries we offer include:

Spinal Fusion

During this operation, the surgeon fuses two or more of the small bones of the spine together to create stability and reduce associated discomfort. Different techniques can be used for this procedure, but all involve grafting in bone or a synthetic substance to “weld” the bone together.

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Balloon Kyphoplasty

Used to treat some spinal fractures, balloon kyphoplasty uses a balloon to place the damaged vertebrae back into position before applying medical-grade cement into the bones to hold them in place and allow them to heal. Balloon kyphoplasty can be performed using less invasive techniques than traditional spinal surgery, which means less discomfort and quicker recovery for the patient.

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Lumbar Laminectomy

A lumbar laminectomy involves removal of the back part of the vertebrae, known as the lamina, to reduce narrowing of the spinal column and the pressure and pain that often accompany it. This procedure is performed using a variety of techniques, depending on the cause of the spinal stenosis. In some cases, patients return home the same day as the surgery.

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Lumbar Discectomy

Primarily recommended when a herniated disc is present, the lumbar discectomy removes some or all of the damaged disc to relieve pressure on the spine. Different techniques, including minimally-invasive methods, can be utilized during a lumbar discectomy depending on the level of injury that must be addressed. If the entire disc must be removed, spinal fusion may be performed at the same time to ensure the stability of the spine.

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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive techniques have replaced traditional methods in many patients because they offer comparable benefits with less discomfort and recovery time. Through the use of specialized tools and medical instruments, extensive spinal surgeries like decompression, fusion and discectomy are well suited for minimally invasive techniques.

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