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In the vast majority of situations, back surgeries are elective procedures, rather than emergency situations. This means that they could be delayed for a short time without complications to give non-surgical treatments a chance to work. However, there are some cases that require immediate surgery.  In these cases, delaying surgery could cause permanent paralysis to certain muscles, or permanent damage to nerves. Surgery is also indicated to repair spinal problems or damaged discs that have not responded to a dedicated non-surgical approach.
Great Lakes Spine Center utilizes written protocols to ensure a consistent approach to surgery based upon clinical diagnosis across all of the physicians. Surgery is primarily recommended as the preferred option only after non-surgical treatments have failed.
The best outcomes from spine surgery come from spine surgeons who specialize in back and neck surgery. The neurosurgeons at Great Lakes Spine Center have over 44 years of combined experience in neurosurgery (spine & brain). Dr. Palavali & Dr. Lopez are board certified in neurosurgery, which is the highest level of certification available. |
