Spine surgery may be used to treat several conditions affecting the spine, spinal cord, or nerve roots. The purpose of surgery can vary depending on the condition. It may help stabilize the spine, correct certain deformities, or relieve pressure on nerves and the spinal cord.

Common conditions associated with spine surgery include herniated discs, spinal stenosis, cervical radiculopathy, lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica, myelopathy, spinal cord compression, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament.

It is important to understand that a diagnosis alone does not necessarily mean that surgery is required. Many spinal conditions can initially be managed with nonsurgical treatment. Surgery may become an option when symptoms persist, conservative treatments are unsuccessful, or the condition requires surgical correction.

The exact procedure depends on the underlying problem. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include decompression, discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, or other specialized procedures.

A detailed evaluation helps the neurosurgeon understand what is causing the symptoms and determine the most appropriate treatment approach for the individual patient

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