Facing spine surgery may seem intimidating. We’ll help you decide whether spine surgery will benefit you, considering different factors like your age, overall health, personal preferences, and symptom severity.
Once surgery is recommended, we’ll determine the best approach for you and explain what to expect at each stage so you feel confident and informed about your care.
Our spine experts treat a wide range of spine conditions, including:
Our neurosurgeons have years of experience in treating a wide variety of symptoms and conditions with both traditional and minimally invasive procedures. We always have your best long-term health in mind. Whether the most effective approach is traditional or minimally invasive, our ultimate goal is to ease your symptoms and help you return to an active life.
This approach involves making an incision in the back or abdomen. With traditional spine surgery, you can expect to be put under general anesthesia and stay in the hospital for several days as you recover.
Our neurosurgeons are experienced in the latest minimally invasive techniques that use smaller incisions. This approach typically means you’ll have a shorter recovery time, less pain, and less scarring.
AHN neurosurgeons use advanced techniques to treat disc herniations and spinal stenosis. If you are active and in good health, your neurosurgeon may recommend a minimally invasive surgery that has you recovering at home the same day.
Our approach uses anesthesia techniques that speed the healing process and pain control practices that decrease the need for narcotic use after surgery. Once you’re at home, our nurse navigators support you throughout your recovery.
We know how frustrating living with back pain can be. If you have back pain and have not yet seen a doctor or received a diagnosis, make an appointment with your primary care provider (PCP). If you need to find a PCP, call (412) DOCTORS (412) 362-8677.
If you have been diagnosed with a spine condition and want to be evaluated for surgery, call (412) 359-6200.
