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Bookmark or Share- Spinal fusion - Mayo ClinicSpinal fusion typically works for fixing broken bones, reshaping the spine or making the spine more stable. But study results are mixed when the cause of the back or neck pain is unclear. Spinal fusion often works no better than nonsurgical treatments for back pain with a cause that's not clear.
- Laminectomy - Mayo ClinicLaminectomy is surgery that creates space by removing bone spurs and tissues associated with arthritis of the spine. It usually involves removing a small piece of the back part (lamina) of the small bones of the spine (vertebrae). Laminectomy enlarges the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy | Johns Hopkins MedicineMinimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy. Back and Neck Pain Back and Spine Surgery Neurology Orthopedics. What is a lumbar discectomy? Lumbar discectomy is a type of surgery to fix a bulging disk in the lower back. This surgery uses smaller cuts (incisions) than an open lumbar discectomy.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery | Johns Hopkins MedicineMinimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a type of surgery on the bones of your spine (backbone). This type of surgery uses smaller incisions than standard surgery. This often causes less harm to nearby muscles and other tissues. It can lead to less pain and faster recovery after surgery.
- Lower Back Surgery: Types, When Needed, Recovery Timeframe - HealthlineThe type of back surgery you may need depends on what’s causing your back pain. Procedures that treat compression of the spinal cord, such as laminectomy and spinal fusion, are among the most...
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