Complex Spinal Reconstruction



When more complex surgery is necessary, Alvarado Hospital’s Advanced Spine Institute is completely devoted to the latest advancements in spine surgery. Having a team with some of the best board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons in the area, combined with state-of-the-art equipment, including the O-Arm, and a full range of dedicated support specialists, we are committed to providing the best possible outcome for every patient in our care.
 
Types of complex reconstructive surgeries include:
 
  • Cervical (neck)
    • Anterior cervical instrumentation
    • Posterior cervical instrumentation
    • Anterior cervical discectomy
    • Posterior cervical foraminotomy
    • Anterior cervical corpectomy
    • Posterior cervical laminectomy 
    • Anterior cervical fusion
    • Posterior cervical laminoplasty
    • Cervical disc replacement
    • Posterior cervical fusion 

 

  • Thoracic (mid-upper back)
    • Anterior thoracic fusion
    • Posterior thoracic fusion
    • Thoracic instrumentation

 

  • Lumbar (lower back)
    • Lumbar discectomy
    • Anterior lumbar fusion
    • Lumbar laminectomy
    • Posterior lumbar fusion
    • Lumbar disc replacement
    • Lumbar instrumentation
    • PLIF/TLIF

 

Revision Surgery
 
Spinal surgery is a complex field and, even in the most skilled hands, may not always achieve excellent results. Surgical correction may involve freeing the nerves again and/or re-stabilizing the spine with a fusion.
 
Complex Deformity Reconstruction
 
In some cases the spine is deformed by scoliosis or kyphosis. Other cases require complex surgery due to a tumor or traumatic injury.