Minimally Invasive, Cervical, and Complex Spinal Reconstruction
Drew J. Brown IV, MD, FAAOS provides comprehensive evaluation and management for a wide range of spinal illnesses including:
disc problems
spinal stenosis
scoliosis
sciatica
fractures
dislocations
tumors
osteoporosis
spine infections
unsuccessful previous surgery
Treatments for spine conditions include surgical and non-surgical remedies. First-line of treatment is most often nonsurgical management including:
bracing
non-narcotic medication
epidural and/or facet blocks
cervical and lumbar specific physical therapy aimed at posterior chain relaxation with core building exercises to help aid in mobility and ambulation
If these treatment methods no longer provide sufficient pain control, surgical options are available including:
minimally invasive decompression for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine
cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal fusion
Scoliosis treatments can include a more complex approach with combined anterior and posterior fusions, possible osteotomy procedures will help aid in achieving spinal harmony and sagittal balance The approach and fusion methods employed are tailored to each patient which will range from anterior, lateral, oblique and posterior.
