Conditions and Procedures
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Conditions
At New Jersey Spine, we are dedicated to diagnosing and treating a comprehensive range of spinal conditions. We utilize cutting-edge technology and personalized care plans to help you regain mobility and live pain-free. Explore the conditions below to learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Procedures
Anterior Cervical Disectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure that relieves neck pain and nerve compression by removing a damaged disc and fusing the adjacent vertebrae. This stabilizes the cervical spine and alleviates symptoms like numbness and weakness.
Artificial Disc Replacement
Artificial Disc Replacement involves replacing a damaged spinal disc with an artificial one, maintaining natural movement and flexibility in the spine. It’s an innovative alternative to spinal fusion for treating disc degeneration.
Lumbar Spinal Fusion (ALIF, TLIF, XLIF)
Lumbar Spinal Fusion stabilizes the lower back by joining two or more vertebrae. We offer various approaches—ALIF, TLIF, XLIF—tailored to your specific condition to reduce pain and improve function.
Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that removes portions of a herniated disc to relieve pressure on spinal nerves. This leads to quick pain relief and a faster return to normal activities.
Cervical and Lumbar Myelogram
Cervical and Lumbar Myelograms are specialized imaging tests to evaluate spinal cord and nerve root conditions. By injecting contrast dye into the spinal canal, this procedure enhances visualization of the spine, helping to diagnose issues like herniated discs, tumors, or spinal stenosis. This test provides critical information for planning treatment options.
Rhizotomy
Rhizotomy is a targeted nerve procedure designed to reduce chronic pain by severing specific nerve roots that are the source of discomfort. This minimally invasive treatment is often used for conditions like spinal arthritis or nerve-related back pain, offering significant pain relief and improved quality of life.
Pain Management
Cervical & Lumbar Epidural Injections
Epidural injections are minimally invasive procedures that deliver corticosteroid medication directly into the epidural space around the spinal cord. This area is rich with nerves that transmit pain signals. By administering anti-inflammatory medication here, we can reduce inflammation and alleviate pain in the neck (cervical) or lower back (lumbar) regions.
Cervical & Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injections
Transforaminal epidural injections involve delivering medication into the neural foramen—the area where nerve roots exit the spinal canal. This approach targets specific nerve roots that are inflamed or compressed. By injecting anti-inflammatory medication directly near the affected nerve root, transforaminal injections reduce inflammation and pain more precisely.
Facet Joint Injections
Facet joint injections are a minimally invasive treatment used to relieve pain in the spine caused by arthritis or injury. By injecting a local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication directly into the affected joints, this procedure helps reduce inflammation and provides pain relief, often improving mobility and quality of life. It is a safe, quick procedure, often performed in an outpatient setting
Diagnostics
An interventional diagnostic procedure used to identify damaged intervertebral discs causing back pain. By carefully injecting contrast dye into specific discs under imaging guidance, we can observe the internal structure and pinpoint the exact source of your discomfort. This procedure is especially helpful when other imaging tests, like MRI or CT scans, do not clearly reveal the cause of pain. Understanding which disc is problematic allows us to develop a targeted and effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.
A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of your muscles and the nerves controlling them. EMG helps assess nerve and muscle function, detecting conditions such as nerve compression, radiculopathy, or muscle disorders. By inserting fine electrodes into muscles, we record electrical signals during rest and contraction. This provides valuable information about the health of your nerves and muscles, enabling us to diagnose issues that may not be apparent through imaging alone. The insights gained from an EMG guide us in planning appropriate interventions to relieve your symptoms and improve nerve function.
A comprehensive analysis of your MRI scans by our spine specialists. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides detailed images of your spine’s soft tissues, including discs, nerves, and muscles. Our experts interpret these images to identify abnormalities such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, tumors, or nerve compression. An accurate MRI review is crucial for diagnosing your condition precisely and formulating a personalized treatment plan. By thoroughly examining your MRI scans, we ensure that no detail is overlooked, giving you confidence in the recommended course of action.