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Sutter Medical Center Back and Spine Surgery Services

When you have a serious spinal condition, surgical intervention may help. At Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, experienced surgeons offer advanced procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function.

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Featured Services

  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Spine Fractures

Surgical Help for Back Pain

Most back pain is 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. We provide services including:

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.

Disc Repair

In patients with pain due to a degenerated or herniated disc, surgeries such as a diskectomy—which removes a portion of the disc—can 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.

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.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis, or a narrowing of the spinal canal due to conditions such as 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 or adding instrumentation such as rods, screws or implants as necessary.

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 instrumentation such as rods and screws.

Tumor Resection and Removal

In rare cases, a tumor may cause back pain or neurological impairment as it presses against the nerves. A surgeon may determine that surgery can remove the tumor safely to relieve symptoms and stabilize 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.

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Specialized Care for Kids

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is home to Sutter Children’s Center, a children’s “hospital within a hospital.” We have a fellowship-trained pediatric spine surgeon and a full clinical team experienced in caring for unique conditions that impact children, including pediatric rehabilitation, anesthesiology and surgery.

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.

Weighing the Risks of Back Surgery Weighing the Risks of Back Surgery

Patient Stories

Tarlov Cyst Disease - “He gave me my life back.”

With 26 years of experience as a nurse, Payton Walton is no stranger to healthcare.

Cheerleader's Flexibility Returns After Scoliosis Surgery

When Caitlin Barker was 14, a minor injury prompted her to get X-rays. The films revealed a worrisome problem — scoliosis.

Tarlov Cyst Disease - Going From Bedridden to Ballroom Dancing

After Heidy Kellinson began to experience severe symptoms from her Tarlov cysts, she turned to Dr. Schrot at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.

One Week After Spine Surgery, Teacher Returns to Classroom

When a nagging back problem suddenly grew worse, Tim Howard's get-up-and-go attitude almost got up and went. Spinal surgery helped him stay active.

Back in the Saddle after Scoliosis Surgery

Six months after having surgery to fix her scoliosis, Marilyn was back to her favorite hobby, competitive, long-distance horse riding.

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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 Medical Center, Sacramento

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Samuel F. Ciricillo, M.D.

Samuel F. Ciricillo, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Ron E. James, M.D.

Ron E. James, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Patrick J. McGahan, M.D.

Patrick J. McGahan, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Aditya S. Chawla, M.D.

Aditya S. Chawla, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Kevin E. Hsieh, M.D.

Kevin E. Hsieh, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

VanBuren R. Lemons, M.D.

VanBuren R. Lemons, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Christopher J. Wilson, M.D.

Christopher J. Wilson, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Michael W. Leathers, M.D.

Michael W. Leathers, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Yuhwan Hong, M.D.

Yuhwan Hong, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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Services Near You

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Surgery Center

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Surgery Center

2825 Capitol Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 887-1310

Sutter Capitol Pavilion Outpatient Surgery Center

Sutter Capitol Pavilion Outpatient Surgery Center

2725 Capitol Avenue

2nd Floor Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 887-5059

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