![]() These complex surgeries include laminectomies, laminectomies with spinal fusions, spinal osteotomies from simple Smith-Petersen osteotomies to complex three-column osteotomies that include pedicle subtraction osteotomies and vertebral column resection. We provide nationally and internationally recognized surgical treatment of complex spinal deformity. By working in collaboration with physical and occupational therapists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, and the patient, we strive to obtain the best results possible. Rehabilitation begins in the hospital and continues on an outpatient basis after the patient is discharged with the goal of restoring the patient’s quality of life. We provide our spine surgery patients with a comprehensive Spine Journey Guide, to help prepare them for surgery and their postoperative recovery. Postoperative care is focused on optimizing the patient’s recovery. By working together with a team of expert anesthesiologists, operating room personnel, and an electrophysiologist to monitoring spinal cord function, we are able to perform surgery in a safe and efficient manner. Our spine surgeons are renowned experts in performing complex spine procedures for pediatric and adult spinal deformities, degenerative conditions affecting the spine, spinal tumors, and traumatic spinal injuries. In some circumstances, a more traditional spine surgery may be recommended for the patient. Minimally invasive surgery typically provides patients a quicker recovery because of less tissue disruption and a smaller incision, among other benefits. When appropriate, we offer many minimally invasive surgical options such as a microdecompression or spine fusion. Surgical treatment is tailored to each individual patient and may vary in scope depending on the condition, the patient’s health, and their expectations. When nonoperative treatment has been found unsuccessful in providing relief from symptoms, our spine specialists explore surgical management as an option. Conservative management may include physical and occupational therapy, medications, injections and other nonoperative treatment modalities. Our spine specialists work in close collaboration with our physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists to develop a customized treatment plan based on the needs of each individual patient. Louis area, and most general spine problems are managed in an outpatient setting. We provide comprehensive services at numerous locations across the St. Our spine specialists begin with a conservative, nonoperative approach to treating spinal injuries and conditions, with a primary goal of restoring function and limiting pain. Transition syndrome/adjacent segment disease.Sagittal imbalance (flat-back syndrome).Syndromic scoliosis, occuring from Marfans, Ehlers-Danlos.Neuromuscular scoliosis (muscular dystrophy).Idiopathic scoliosis (infantile, juvenile, adolescent, adult).Post-traumatic kyphosis (post laminectomy). ![]() Acquired kyphosis, such as fixed sagittal imbalance (flat-back syndrome).Spinal trauma, fractures, pars fractures.Spinal stenosis of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.Disc herniations of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. ![]()
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