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Sutter Solano 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 Solano Medical Center, 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.

    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—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.

    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 Solano Medical Center

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

    Santi D. Rao, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    • Spine Surgery

    Peter B. Pappas, M.D.

    Peter B. Pappas, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Joseph M. Centeno, M.D.

    Joseph M. Centeno, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    John C. Kofoed, M.D.

    John C. Kofoed, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Douglas A. Dennis, M.D.

    Douglas A. Dennis, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Teodoro P. Nissen, M.D.

    Teodoro P. Nissen, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

    Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    John T. Burton, M.D.

    John T. Burton, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Sutter Solano Medical Center

    Sutter Solano Medical Center

    300 Hospital Drive

    Vallejo, CA 94589

    (707) 554-4444

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