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Sutter Pacific 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 Pacific Medical Foundation, experienced surgeons offer advanced procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function.

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  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Spine Fractures

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Back and Spine Surgery within the Sutter Health network

The Sutter Health network has doctors and services in more than 100 California cities.

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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.

    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, laminotomy and foraminotomy can relieve pressure from the nerves and/or spinal cord. 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. In some cases, you may need an arthrodesis (spinal fusion) to stabilize the spine by fusing the segments of bone together.

    Spondylolisthesis

    If you have spondylolisthesis, a vertebra in your spine has moved forward out of the proper position onto the bone below it. Most people get better with exercises that stretch and strengthen lower back muscles. But others may need a back brace, physical therapy, or even arthrodesis — a treatment in which your doctor stabilizes the spine by fusing the segments of bone together.

    Scoliosis and Deformity Surgery

    Some people with scoliosis and kyphosis 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.

    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.

    Tumor Resection and Removal

    In rare cases, a tumor may cause pain in your back or legs as it presses against the nerves. In some cases, tumors may cause severe neurologic impairment, including numbness, weakness and bowel or bladder impairment. 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.

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

    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 Pacific Medical Foundation

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

    Hesham M. Zakaria, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    • Spine Surgery

    Peter B. Weber, M.D.

    Peter B. Weber, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    • Spine Surgery

    Tamar R. Binyamin, M.D.

    Tamar R. Binyamin, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    Robert B. Haimson, M.D.

    Robert B. Haimson, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Ronnie I. Mimran, M.D., MBA

    Ronnie I. Mimran, M.D., MBA

    • Neurosurgery

    • Spine Surgery

    Matthew G. MacDougall, M.D.

    Matthew G. MacDougall, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

    Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    Jeffrey B. Randall, M.D.

    Jeffrey B. Randall, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    • Spine Surgery

    Jeffrey D. Mulvihill, M.D.

    Jeffrey D. Mulvihill, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

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