There are many different spine surgeries that handle different spinal issues. Here are some of the different spine surgeries:
- Nucleoplasty: A nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to treat herniated discs.
- Laminectomy: A laminectomy is the most common surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis which can include the removal of parts of the bone, bone spurs, or ligaments.
- Foraminotomy: A foraminotomy involves surgically enlarging the passageway where a spinal nerve root exits the spinal canal.