Minimally Invasive Spine Program in Fremont
The Minimally Invasive Spine Program at Washington Hospital offers high
quality, effective treatment for patients with a wide variety of spinal
conditions. We specialize in reconstructive spinal surgery. Our team of
experts uses minimally invasive techniques to give patients the best possible
outcomes while making treatment and recovery faster and easier.
Our program offers world-class care in a highly accessible, local setting.
We bring together a specialized team of spine experts, skilled nursing
professionals and other health care professionals to successfully manage
the entire diagnostic, treatment and recovery process.
Conditions We Treat
- Acute Low Back Pain
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Fractures
- Spinal Tumors
Better Results
Back and Spine-related disorders can be debilitating and potentially incapacitating.
It is estimated that 70 to 85% of all people will suffer from back pain
during their lives and some will require replacement surgery to gain relief
from pain and improve their quality of life. To better treat back and
spinal conditions, our orthopedic surgeons collaborate to provide patients
with a comprehensive array of treatment options using the latest techniques
and state-of-the-art-technology.
Our program's experienced team of professionals works with patients
every step of the way, from pre-op classes with specially trained physical
and occupational therapists to detailed follow-up after surgery. In fact,
in 2015, In 2015, Washington Hospital received a five-star rating from
Healthgrades for spinal fusion surgery.
Besides experiencing an improved quality of life after surgery, patients
benefit from the most effective, least invasive treatment possible. They
spend less time in the hospital and are able to return quickly to their
normal activities.
Techniques and Technology
- Spinal Fusion
- Motion Sparing Procedures
- Artificial Disk Replacement
- X-Stop
- X-Lift
Spine Surgery Patients Benefit From New Surgical Suite
Patients like Steve Roach and Virgina Phy came to Washington Hospital so
they could be treated by a Washington Hospital neurosurgeon who specializes
in spine surgery, and take advantage of the latest technology.
Steve Roach was working at his job in shipping and receiving 10 years
ago when he injured his back picking up a box. That started a long, painful
journey that resulted in five back surgeries. The pain was so debilitating,
he has been unable to work since it happened. But now the Willits resident
is back on his feet again thanks to the spine surgery he underwent in
the new surgical suite at Washington Hospital.
Virginia Phy had been physically active most of her life, enjoying outdoor
adventures like river rafting and zip lining. But in her mid 60s, she
started to have trouble walking due to pain in her back and leg. A few
years ago she had a laminectomy, which removes bone that protrudes from
the vertebrae, as well as a fusion. That solved the problem, but eventually
put stress on the vertebrae above and below it. In December 2012, she
had another laminectomy and fusion in Washington Hospital's new state-of-the-art
operating room. Because her bone is very narrow in diameter, the imaging
guidance system was essential in placing the screws. Phy was back to work
in just four weeks.
Read more about their stories:
Spine Surgery Patients Benefit From New Surgical Suite.
Other Services
As part of the Washington Hospital Healthcare System, the Minimally Invasive
Spine Program offers patients streamlined access to related programs and
services that provide high quality care, education and support, including:
More Information
Informed patients are able to make better decisions about their own health
care. The following links give you access to more information about spine
health and related conditions:
North American Spine Society
Spine-Health
Spine-Universe