Spine Surgery Specialist
Spine, Sports Medicine & Orthopedics in Valdosta, GA
Conditions affecting the spine can lead to chronic pain, nerve symptoms, and limited mobility. If your spine condition has not responded to conservative treatment, the experienced specialists at Valdosta Orthopedic Associates can determine whether spine surgery is right for you. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the practice offers in-office diagnostic imaging and a wide range of spine procedures performed at their convenient on-site surgical center. To speak with a doctor about your condition, call the office or book your appointment online today.
Spine Surgery Q&A
Why Might I Need Spine Surgery?
Spine surgery may be recommended when a spinal condition causes ongoing pain, nerve compression, or functional limitations that do not improve with non-surgical care. At Valdosta Orthopedic Associates, spine surgery is used to treat conditions such as:
- Spinal stenosis
- Arthritis
- Herniated disc
- Spinal fractures
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Pinched nerves
Because spine surgery is complex, conservative treatment options are always explored first. The team at Valdosta Orthopedic Associates offers a full range of non-surgical therapies and exhausts these options before recommending surgery.
If your condition is severe, progressive, or fails to improve with conservative care, spine surgery may provide the relief and functional improvement you’re seeking.
What Are the Different Types of Spine Surgery?
Valdosta Orthopedic Associates offers several safe and effective spine procedures, selected based on your diagnosis and symptoms.
Discectomy
A discectomy involves removing part or all of a damaged spinal disc. Disc problems can cause severe pain, numbness, or weakness when they compress nearby nerves.
Discectomy is commonly used to treat herniated discs and degenerative disc disease.
Laminectomy
Laminectomy is often performed to treat spinal stenosis. During this procedure, your surgeon removes a portion of the vertebral bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves by increasing space within the spinal canal.
Spinal fusion
Spinal fusion is designed to stabilize the spine. During the procedure, a damaged disc is removed and adjacent vertebrae are fused together using bone grafts and hardware such as screws, rods, or plates. Spinal fusion may be used to treat degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and spondylolisthesis.
If you experience symptoms such as stiffness, pain, weakness, or numbness, your spine specialist will determine which approach is appropriate for your condition.
What Are the Risks of Spine Surgery?
Like any surgical procedure, spine surgery carries potential risks. These may include:
- Infection
- Nerve damage
- Increased or persistent pain
The spine specialists at Valdosta Orthopedic Associates have extensive experience performing a wide range of spine procedures and use advanced techniques to help minimize risk and improve outcomes.
Before surgery, your doctor will carefully review the potential risks and benefits with you to help you make an informed decision about your care.
Schedule a Spine Surgery Consultation
If you’re struggling with ongoing spine pain or neurological symptoms and want to explore whether surgery is an option, the specialists at Valdosta Orthopedic Associates are here to help. Call the office or book your appointment online today to learn more about spine surgery and your treatment options.
