Orthopedic Spine Surgery

At Avalon Medical Center, our orthopedic spine surgeons specialize in surgical treatment of orthopedic conditions affecting the spine, including degenerative spine conditions, scoliosis, and spine problems caused by sports injuries and trauma.

At Avalon Medical Center, our qualified spine surgeons are here to examine and evaluate the medical history and health conditions of every patient to pinpoint which form of treatment would be ideal to treat chronic pain. We prefer to first entertain options of non-invasive procedures such as injections, physical therapy, and rehabilitation before major surgical procedures are brought into question. If we must opt for advanced surgery, we practice the most innovative procedures to minimize pain before and after.

Treated Conditions:

  • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Cervical Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Cervical Facet Syndrome
  • Cervical Herniated Disc
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Spinal Stenosis
  • Cervical Whiplash
  • Stinger
  • Thoracic Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Thoracic Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Thoracic Facet Syndrome
  • Thoracic Herniated Disc
  • Thoracic Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Degenerative Joint Disease
  • Lumbar Herniated Disc
  • Lumbar Muscle Spasms
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Sprain
  • Lumbar Stenosis
  • Sacroiliac Joint Disease
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
  • Spinal Stenosis

Orthopedic Spine Surgery — Frequently Asked Questions

Some spine problems just don’t improve with therapy or medication. That’s when surgery may be considered. It’s done for things like herniated discs, scoliosis, narrowing of the spinal canal, or back pain that simply won’t go away.

Far from it. Many people improve without ever having surgery — through therapy, targeted injections, or lifestyle changes. The surgical route is usually for cases where nothing else has worked well enough.

It depends entirely on the diagnosis. A damaged disc might be removed. Bones may be fused for stability. In other cases, space is made around nerves to relieve pressure. Some procedures are even done through smaller incisions to shorten recovery time.

There’s no single answer. A less invasive procedure might have you back on your feet in weeks. More complex operations can take months, often with physical therapy built into the recovery plan.

In many situations, yes — but only if it’s considered medically necessary. Most insurance companies want approval ahead of time, plus records from your specialist explaining why surgery is the right choice.