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Sutter Lakeside Back and Spine Surgery Services

Most back pain can be resolved with non-surgical treatment, but for some serious spinal conditions, surgery can help. At Sutter Lakeside Hospital, experienced surgeons offer advanced procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function.

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    Surgical Help for Back Pain

    Most back problems are resolved without the need for surgery, but for some conditions back and spine surgery can help. Sutter Health network board-certified neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons offer the latest in advanced surgical procedures and techniques.

    Disc Repair

    In patients with pain due to a degenerated or herniated disc, surgeries such as a microdiscectomy to remove part of the disc can help provide relief. In some cases, a corpectomy, removal of part or all of a vertebra, may also be involved. If necessary, the space left by the removed disc can be replaced with an implant or with bone.

    Foraminotomy

    Foraminotomy is a spinal surgery performed to correct a narrowing of the nerve opening (foraminal stenosis). Taking pressure off a nerve in your spinal column can reduce pain. This surgery can be performed on any level of the spine.

    Kyphosis Correction

    Kyphosis, which is similar to scoliosis, is another type of abnormal curvature of the spine. It can produce a rounded or hunched back as well as pain and reduced mobility. Kyphosis correction surgery uses spinal implants to help straighten and stabilize the spine.

    Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion

    Up to 35% of people with low back pain may actually have a painful sacroiliac joint, where the sacrum and ilium pelvic bones meet. Because an MRI scan may be normal, SI joint pain can go undiagnosed for years. Comprehensive treatment includes SI joint injection or ablations. If these therapies don’t relieve the pain, you may be a good candidate for minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion. This surgery is performed through a 1-inch incision, takes less than an hour and involves minimal blood loss. Implants are placed across the SI joint to stabilize the joint, resulting in pain relief in most cases.

    Scoliosis Surgery

    Some people with scoliosis may need surgery if the curvature of the spine is severe and progressive. Otherwise the curve may cause pain, neurological impairment and affect the function of some organs such as the lungs. Both minimally invasive scoliosis surgery and traditional scoliosis surgery can straighten the curve and create a stable spine using rods and screws.

    Spinal Stenosis

    Spinal stenosis—a narrowing of the spinal canal due to arthritis, bone spurs or fractures—can cause pain, tingling and numbness. In these cases, surgeries such as laminoplasty, laminectomy and foraminotomy can relieve pressure from the nerves and/or spinal cord. In some cases, an arthrodesis (spinal fusion) can support the spine by fusing the bone together.

    Tarlov Cyst Surgery

    The Sutter network is home to the Sutter Medical Foundation Tarlov Cyst Program. Led by Rudolph Schrot, M.D., MAS, FAANS, the program operates on Tarlov cysts which grow on spinal nerves. This program helps alleviate potentially debilitating symptoms from these rare cysts.

    Tumor Resection and Removal

    In rare cases, a tumor may cause pain in your back or legs as it presses against the nerves. A surgeon may determine that surgery can remove the tumor safely to relieve symptoms and protect the spine.

    Advanced Treatments

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    Minimally Invasive Procedures

    Back and spine specialists in the Sutter Health network offer minimally invasive procedures to reduce pain and restore mobility.

    Health and Wellness

    Weighing the Risks of Back Surgery

    Weighing the Risks of Back Surgery

    Back surgery may or may not help your back pain. Here’s what you need to know.

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    Musculoskeletal Disorders Research

    Sutter Health Musculoskeletal Disorders Research
    Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and other structures that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Specific disorders include such things as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and tendinitis. It can also include cuts and fractures due to accidents. Research in this area seeks to improve the treatment of disorders and the prevention of accidents, especially in the work environment.

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    Doctors at Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Amber Chatwin, M.D.

    Amber Chatwin, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Rick Pospisil, M.D.

    Rick Pospisil, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Joshua M. Matthews, M.D.

    Joshua M. Matthews, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    5176 Hill Road East

    Lakeport, CA 95453

    (707) 262-5000

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