A procedure that joins two lumbar vertebrae together to immobilize the joint and reduce discomfort.

A procedure where the backside of the lumbar vertebrae of the lower back, called the lamina, is removed to relieve pressure in the spinal canal, often caused by bony growths.

A procedure where the backside of the cervical vertebrae of the neck, called the lamina, is removed to relieve pressure in the spinal canal, often caused by bony growths.

A procedure in which compression fractures in the spine are reinforced through the injection of a specialized bone cement. The cement seals the tiny cracks, helping to preserve the vertebrae.

A procedure that joins two thoracic or lumbar vertebrae of the mid or lower back together from the front surface of the spine to immobilize the joint and reduce discomfort.

A minimally invasive procedure for joining spinal vertebrae by accessing the spine through a patient’s side. The surgeon carefully spreads psoas muscle fibers to access the vertebrae rather than cutting the muscle, which promotes quicker recovery time due to minimal trauma.

A procedure in which a damaged cervical disc of the neck, which provides cushioning between vertebrae, is replaced with an artificial disc to reduce pain and discomfort.

A procedure that uses imaging technology such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) to guide a probe into the brain to collect a tissue sample and evaluate for pathology.

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) uses many precisely focused radiation beams to treat tumors and other conditions in the brain, spine and other parts of the body. It is not surgery in the traditional sense because there's no incision. Instead, SRS uses 3-D imaging to target high doses of radiation to the affected area with minimal impact on the surrounding healthy tissue.

A procedure that surgically removes abnormal connections between arteries and veins in the brain to prevent potential bleeding.

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) uses many precisely focused radiation beams to treat tumors and other conditions in the brain, spine and other parts of the body. It is not surgery in the traditional sense because there's no incision. Instead, SRS uses 3-D imaging to target high doses of radiation to the affected area with minimal impact on the surrounding healthy tissue.

Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a neurosurgical procedure used to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a pain syndrome characterized by severe episodes of intense facial pain, and hemifacial spasm.

A procedure in which the surgeon exposes and examines the ulnar nerve located in the elbow, and removes any materials that may be putting pressure on the nerve, reducing “funny bone” sensations, such as numbness, tingling, and discomfort in the arms and hands.

A device that is surgically placed beneath the skin of the chest that delivers electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve, a cranial nerve that runs from the brainstem through the neck, chest, and abdomen. Vagal nerve stimulators help to treat epilepsy.

The surgical procedure to implant a VP (ventricular peritoneal) shunt.

The procedure for insertion of an intrathecal baclofen pump. The pump is usually placed in the abdominal wall underneath the skin while the patient is under a general anesthetic. A small catheter is inserted through a needle into the spinal fluid and is threaded upward toward the neck.

A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) device is surgically placed under your skin and sends a mild electric current to your spinal cord. A small wire carries the current from a pulse generator to the nerve fibers of the spinal cord.