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Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Back and Spine Surgery Services

If your back pain can be resolved with surgery, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz spine surgeons offer advanced treatments and techniques.

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  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Kyphosis Correction
  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Spinal Fusion

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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.

    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.

    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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    Minimally Invasive Procedures

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

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    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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    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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    Doctor Profiles

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Thomas J. Welle, D.O.

    Thomas J. Welle, D.O.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Kenneth Blumenfeld, M.D., FAANS

    Kenneth Blumenfeld, M.D., FAANS

    • Neurosurgery

    Stefan F. Klein, M.D.

    Stefan F. Klein, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Christopher D. Summa, M.D.

    Christopher D. Summa, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    James D. Spiegel, M.D.

    James D. Spiegel, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Karl Christoffersen, M.D.

    Karl Christoffersen, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz

    Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz

    2900 Chanticleer Avenue

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (831) 477-2200

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