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Spinal Fusion Surgery
For some patients, spinal fusion surgery is the best option for treating chronic and debilitating back pain. Spine fusion surgery treats instability, which is one of the leading fixable causes of back pain occurring from degenerative conditions or other instability issues.
Dr. Baig, and our team of specialists, will explore all alternatives to spinal fusion before it is recommended for our patients. Rest assured that if spinal fusion is recommended for you, you are in excellent hands here at Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center.
Not everyone is a candidate for surgery. If you are looking for spinal fusion surgery in Phoenix, Dr. Baig can advise you whether the procedure is suitable based on your condition.
At Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center, our team is experienced in performing a variety of procedures. We aim to help you truly enjoy your life after spinal fusion surgery.
What types of spinal fusion surgery does
Dr. Baig perform?
Our team performs four primary types of spinal fusion surgeries, ensuring that the best procedure is selected for your particular needs.
Each of these procedures is unique, and each designed to take advantage of the degenerative non-functional disc. This is done by placing an interbody, commonly known as cages or spacers, to enhance the fusion (the stability to your spine) rather than relying solely on screws and rods.
Many of these procedures are performed in minimally invasive ways, reducing spinal fusion recovery time. Please visit the individual pages for each procedure to learn more.
Minimally-invasive spine surgeries protect muscles and sensitive body structure while still providing the spine surgeon access to damaged vertebrae.
What to expect after spinal fusion surgery
Spinal fusion surgery recovery varies based on many factors such as the age and health of the patient and the type of procedure they underwent.
Generally speaking, recovery may include reduced or limited activity and physical therapy. Our less invasive procedures allow patients to fully recover within a few weeks. Most of our patients were also able to go home a day after their operation.
Most importantly, life after spinal fusion surgery should feature a reduction in the pain you were experiencing and a much-improved quality of life.
A consultation with Dr. Baig during your research for spinal fusion surgery is the best way to learn more about life after the procedure.
How much does spinal fusion
surgery cost?
At Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center, we don’t practice “one size fits all” medicine. That also means that pricing can depend on a number of factors including your health insurance coverage and the specifics of your treatment options. Our staff would be happy to discuss this with you more specifically.
To learn more about spinal fusion surgery at Desert Spine & Scoliosis, book a consultation today.
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Clinical Uses for Spinal Bracing
Spinal braces or supports are commonly used to treat conditions such as:
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Low back pain
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Trauma
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Spinal infections
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Muscular weakness
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Osteoporosis
Spinal orthotics such as braces, belts, and jackets are designed to immobilize and support the spine to prevent excessive movement. Depending on the model that is used, the spinal brace can put the spine in a neutral, upright, hyper-extended, flexed, or lateral flexed position.
Goals of Spinal Bracing
Spinal bracing is used for a variety of reasons:
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Pain management
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Reduce the risk of further spinal injury
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Create a healing environment for the spinal structures
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Compensate for muscle weakness
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Prevent or correct a deformity
More specifically, lumbar corsets and braces compress the abdomen, which increases the intra-abdominal pressure. This act allows pressure on the vertebral column to unload, providing some relief.
There are other reasons why bracing is used in the management of spinal conditions. One is the theory that they insulate the skin, producing increased warmth which in turn decreases the sensation of pain – much like a heating pad. Another reason is that the increase in abdominal pressure produces hydraulic support for the back.
Finally, certain types of movement may cause stress to the pain generators in the back. The decrease in certain ranges of motion through bracing may relieve this type of pain.
Pros and Cons of Spinal Bracing
There are many benefits to spinal bracing or spinal orthotics, including pain relief, confidence in movement, and reduced susceptibility to further injury.
Though the effects of bracing are primarily positive, back braces can lead to a loss of muscle function due to inactivity. In some cases, bracing can lead to psychological addiction. When this happens, the patient is dependent on the back brace, even when their body is healed and ready to support itself.
WE DIAGNOSE THE ROOT
Chronic back pain can be debilitating and leave you feeling hopeless. When Craig wasn’t getting the care he felt he deserved, he reached out to Dr. Baig to get the help he needed.
Unfortunately, this is a common problem: People suffering from back pain see a doctor, get diagnosed with some type of “chronic” condition, obtain a prescription and perhaps go to a few physical therapy appointments. They feel a bit better for a time, but the root of the problem is never diagnosed or properly treated. This is how back pain can become chronic, and this is why people ultimately seek the help of Desert Spine and Scoliosis center, expert back surgeons in Phoenix.
Dr. Baig, one of the most respected back surgeons in Phoenix, helped Craig identify his problem by relying on his years of expertise as a spine specialist in Phoenix. With the proper treatment, Craig’s condition improved and he was able to get back into life without the terrible pain that had dragged him down for so long. This is what patients should reasonably expect from our team of Phoenix spine surgeons.
SUCCESS STORIES
For an active 39 year old who participates in Jiujitsu, having a spinal fusion would not have been the right thing for her. We were able to get her back on the mat after a successful disc replacement and she is back living her life
NO MORE BACK PAIN!
For an active young mom, having a spinal fusion was out of the question.
She was back in the gym THE SAME DAY after she had an Endoscopic Decompression. Dr. Baig and is living life
PAIN FREE!
This personal trainer got a cervical disc replacement.
She was able to avoid a fusion, keep her her range of motion, and get back
into the gym
PAIN FREE!
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our patients who take the time to leave a review about their experience at our practice.
Your kind words and feedback are greatly appreciated by our entire team, and your review helps other patients make an informed decision about where to turn to for care.
Thanks again for sharing your experience with others. You are making a difference.
T.M. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig and his team are phenomenal. I had a compressed nerve due to a bulging disc and was able to be seen relatively quickly. Surgery was quick and flawless and I have no complaints at all. I truly appreciated how fast they worked to get me seen and out of all the pain I was in! Highly recommend them."
A.H. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig literally changed my life for the better. I had a severely pinched nerve in my neck and needed to get surgery. Immediately at my first consult I felt comfortable and in good hands. I even walked away with a smile on my face during that scary time.
Surgery day couldn’t have gone better. The team he had also had a great bedside manner and helped keep me calm.
After the surgery and in the recovery room, he came in and checked on me and made sure I was all good before releasing me."
S.D. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig was going to be my second opinion for an upcoming scheduled spinal surgery. After my appointment, he will be my surgeon. He gave me a lot of information that was lacking from my other doctors. I felt very comfortable with Dr Baig and his entire office staff. Looking forward to living pain free after we strengthen my bones. It’s going to be a permanent fix and not a bandaid."
Consult Our Back Surgeons in Phoenix
Back pain can often be a result of an accident, injury, or congenital conditions such as scoliosis. Certain forms of back pain can be a result of the natural aging process, including conditions such as disc protrusion and spinal stenosis.
Today, advancements in imaging, and non surgical techniques have led to more treatment options than ever before, allowing us to return our patients the life they once knew…usually without the need for invasive spine surgery.
Typically, back surgeons in Phoenix offer one type of help, even though there are many others available. When you work with Dr. Baig at the Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center, you can rest assured that everything is on the table when it comes to potential treatments that are accepted by the medical world.
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As a top-rated spine specialist, Dr. Baig understands that this complicated part of the body can lead to many different problems, and each possibility will be considered before deciding on a treatment protocol.
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