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  • Lumbar Foraminotomy

    Lumbar Foraminotomy

    A lumbar foraminotomy is a surgical procedure that decompresses the spinal nerves by removing bone and other tissues that obstruct...

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  • Lumbar Decompression

    Lumbar Decompression

    Lumbar decompression is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure over the compressed nerves in the lower spine.

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  • Lumbar Fusion

    Lumbar Fusion

    Spinal fusion, also called arthrodesis, is a surgical technique used to join two or more vertebrae (bones) within the spine.

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  • Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement

    Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement

    Lumbar artificial disc replacement is a surgical procedure employed to remove and replace a damaged or worn out disc in the lumbar...

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  • Lumbar Sympathetic Block

    Lumbar Sympathetic Block

    A lumbar sympathetic block is an injection of a local anesthetic and steroid that is injected into or around the sympathetic nerves...

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  • Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion

    Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion

    Posterolateral lumbar fusion is a surgical technique that involves correcting spinal problems from the back of the spine by placing...

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  • Lower Back (Lumbar) Surgery

    Lower Back (Lumbar) Surgery

    Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems experienced by most individuals, at different phases of their lives.

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  • Lumbar Endoscopic Discectomy

    Lumbar Endoscopic Discectomy

    Lumbar endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat a herniated or ruptured disc and relieve pressure...

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  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

    Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

    Spinal fusion is a surgical technique that joins two or more vertebrae in the spine to minimize the pain caused by the movement of these...

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  • Lumbar Interbody Fusion

    Lumbar Interbody Fusion

    Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) surgery is a surgical technique that involves the removal of a damaged intervertebral disc...

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  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy

    Lumbar Microdiscectomy

    Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure employed to relieve the pressure over the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, caused by a ruptured...

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  • Lower Back Pain Surgery

    Lower Back Pain Surgery

    Lower back pain can be disabling; however, most cases heal with time (2-12 weeks) and with conservative therapy.

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  • Lumbar Spinal Fusion

    Lumbar Spinal Fusion

    The surgical technique of combining two or more vertebrae is known as spinal fusion. Back pain due to abnormal motion of the vertebrae...

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  • Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF)

    Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF)

    Lumbar interbody fusion can be performed through different approaches. Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is a minimally invasive ...

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  • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery

    Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery

    Spinal surgery can be performed by two different approaches; one is the conventional open surgical approach and the other is the advanced...

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  • Lumbar Spinal Bracing

    Lumbar Spinal Bracing

    Lumbar braces are external devices used to restrict the movement of the lumbar spine and provide support and stability to the lower back...

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  • Lumbar Facet Block

    Lumbar Facet Block

    A facet block is a procedure in which a combination of a local anesthetic and a corticosteroid is injected into a facet joint.

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  • Lumbar Medial Branch Block

    Lumbar Medial Branch Block

    A medial branch block is a procedure in which a mixture of a local anesthetic with or without a corticosteroid is injected near...

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  • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression

    Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression

    Lumbar spinal stenosis is a degenerative disease that usually occurs after the age of 50. It causes narrowing of the lumbar spinal...

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  • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion

    Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion

    Spinal fusion is a surgical technique used to join together two or more vertebrae in the spine and to minimize the pain caused by...

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  • Anterior Lumbar Corpectomy and Fusion

    Anterior Lumbar Corpectomy and Fusion

    Anterior Lumbar Corpectomy and Fusion is a surgical technique performed to remove the vertebral bone or disc material...

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  • Lumbar Discectomy

    Lumbar Discectomy

    A lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat a herniated or ruptured disc and relieve pressure on the spinal nerves.

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  • Lumbar Microdecompression

    Lumbar Microdecompression

    Lumbar microdecompression, also known as lumbar microdiscectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to relieve pressure from...

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  • Lumbar Epidurals

    Lumbar Epidurals

    Lumbar epidurals are injections to treat and relieve low back pain. A lumbar epidural involves injecting a local anesthetic...

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  • In-Office Lumbar Injections

    In-Office Lumbar Injections

    In-office lumbar injections are steroid shots administered to you in your physician’s clinical or office setting to relieve...

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