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Minimally Invasive

Minimally Invasive services offered in Los Alamitos and Marina Del Rey, CA

Minimally Invasive

Back pain affects about 80% of the population during their lifetime. At Advanced Spine Care in Los Alamitos and Marina Del Rey, California, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon Kushagra Verma, MD, MS, FAAOS, offers cutting-edge, minimally invasive spine surgery to restore spinal structure, improve function, and eliminate chronic back discomfort. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Verma by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

Minimally Invasive Q & A

What is minimally invasive spine surgery?

Minimally invasive spine surgery at Advanced Spine Care uses innovative techniques to eliminate common spinal concerns that cause back and neck pain or other forms of ongoing discomfort. Dr. Verma is board-certified and highly trained in innovative spinal surgeries using the latest technological advancements.

Who may benefit from minimally invasive spine surgery?

If conservative options (lifestyle changes, ice or heat packs, bracing, physical therapy, injections, etc.) haven’t reduced your discomfort, minimally invasive spine surgery at Advanced Spine Care may be for you. Dr. Verma uses surgery to treat the following conditions and more:

  • Back and neck pain
  • Disc herniation (slipped spinal disc)
  • Sciatica (pinched nerve)
  • Scoliosis (abnormal sideways spinal curvature)
  • Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
  • Spondylolisthesis (slipped spinal vertebrae)
  • Flatback syndrome (flattening of the spine)
  • Kyphosis (excessive rounding of the upper spine)
  • Traumatic injuries
  • Arthritis 
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Stress fractures

He takes a concierge medicine approach to spinal treatments, customizing each to your personalized needs.

Which minimally invasive spine surgery is right for me?

Dr. Verma discusses your symptoms, reviews your medical history, and completes a physical exam to determine which treatment is best suited for your unique needs. He also discusses previously tried back pain treatments and may order nerve testing or imaging procedures to make a final diagnosis and create an effective surgical plan. 

What should I expect during minimally invasive spine surgery?

Dr. Verma uses tiny incisions and specialized surgical instruments to complete minimally invasive spine surgery. He may repair tissues, remove them, replace damaged tissues, or add medical devices to your spine to correct painful irregularities. Advanced Spine Care offers:

  • Spinal fusion 
  • Traditional growing rod placement
  • Magnetically controlled growing rod placement
  • Vertebral column resection 
  • Pedicle subtraction osteotomy
  • Complex spinal deformity surgery
  • Vertebral body tethering
  • Expanding rods
  • Discectomy 
  • Disc replacement
  • Laminectomy 
  • Foraminotomy
  • Decompression surgery
  • Revision spine surgery
  • Other minimally invasive spine surgeries

Dr. Verma uses computer-assisted spine surgery with digital imaging and smart instruments and real-time CT scans to ensure optimal accuracy and precision during minimally invasive procedures. 

Digital imaging uses infrared signals to track specialized instruments and show the location of surgical tools to ensure optimal placement of rods, screws, or plates. Dr. Verma may use an endoscope, a narrow tube with a light and camera attached, to perform surgery.

He follows up after the procedure to ensure an exceptional outcome. It’s also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and complete physical therapy if asked to.

Schedule an evaluation at Advanced Spine Care by phone or request one online today to determine if minimally invasive surgery is right for you.