Surgical Options

Surgical Options:


Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy Lumbar Laminectomy Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)	Anterior Cervical Discectomy Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion (ACDF) Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Cervical Corpectomy Cervical Foraminotomy Cervical Laminectomy Cervical Laminoplasty Minimally Invasive Cervical Discectomy Recovery

You are the only one who can decide to have spinal surgery. It is important that you take ownership of this decision, recognizing the limitations your particular physical condition places on the potential success of each of the treatment options. If you choose to have spine surgery, your physical condition and your mental attitude will play a role your body's ability to heal. You must approach your surgery with confidence, a positive attitude, and a thorough understanding of the anticipated outcome. You should have realistic goals and work steadily to achieve those goals.

The decision to have or not to have spinal surgery includes weighing the risks and benefits involved. You will make the final decision, so ask your spine surgeon questions about anything you do not understand. Since medical care is tailored to each person's needs and differences, not all information presented here will apply to your treatment or its outcome. Seek the advice of your physician and other members of the health care team for specific information about your medical condition.

At Seaport we believe in meeting patients' individual needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment, designed to help achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. Seaport physicians take the time to know you and work with you from your initial symptoms or injury, through every aspect of your recovery. Our goal at Seaport is to enable our patients to get back to a full active lifestyle as quickly and safely possible. We are New York's Orthopedic Surgery Center.

Our group is comprised of various physicians whose specialties include orthopaedic surgery, treatment of the hand, elbow, shoulder, knee, spine, hip, foot and ankle, physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain management.