Patient Resources
Understanding your spine condition
This library provides plain-language information about the procedures I perform. It is designed to support — not replace — the conversation we have in clinic. Each page explains what a procedure involves, when it may help, and how I think about whether it's right for a given patient.
Cervical Spine
Conditions and procedures involving the neck and upper spine.
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
- Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
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Lumbar Spine
Conditions and procedures involving the lower back.
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Decompression
- TOPS Surgery (Total Posterior Spine System)
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Thoracic Spine
Conditions and procedures involving the mid-back.
- Thoracic Spinal Fusion
- Thoracic Disc Herniation Surgery
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Understanding Your MRI
SpineClarity
A separate tool I built to help patients make sense of their own MRI reports. Plain-language explanations of the terminology, what specific findings tend to mean, and which questions are worth bringing back to clinic.
Visit SpineClarityThese pages are for educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Every patient's situation is different — the best way to understand your options is through an individual evaluation.
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