Lumbar spine surgery fixes issues in the lower back through various surgical procedures. The lumbar region of the spine is a complex structure comprising spinal bones, discs, and nerves.
Chiari malformation is a problem in which a part of the brain (the cerebellum) at the back of the skull bulges through a normal opening in the skull where it joins the spinal canal.
A slipped disc, also known as a herniated disk, occurs when one of the rubbery cushions (discs) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine becomes damaged. The condition can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg. However, some people may experience no symptoms at all.
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a surgical procedure aimed at alleviating persistent back and leg pain caused by a variety of spinal conditions.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure aimed at alleviating symptoms related to degenerative changes of the neck.
