Orthopedic Surgery

The majority of the surgical procedures performed by the surgeons at NJ Spine and Orthopedics are done using a minimally invasive technique and specialized technology. Advanced tools such as endoscopes (tiny cameras with a light mounted on a thin tube), computer screens and high-definition monitors gives today’s surgeon a view of the surgery area in microscopic detail.

Advanced instrumentation makes surgeries through tiny incisions possible and ensures faster recovery. Minimally invasive typically describes surgical procedures using small incisions of less than 1.5cm (about half an inch).

Why Choose NJSO?

NJSO is an environment where our orthopedic surgeons continually strive to grow, learn and refine our skills. As a result of this environment, we are authorities in our respective fields. We’re involved in pioneering cutting-edge techniques, conducting research and teaching other surgeons about our highly-regarded techniques.

By using minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, NJSO experts offer patients the following benefits:

• Less Pain and Reduced Use of Narcotics: MIS orthopedic procedures lead to a significant reduction in post-operative pain and discomfort. Patients undergoing MIS orthopedic procedures report less pain and require little to no painkillers after surgery.
• Less Trauma to Muscles, Nerves and Tissues: Traditional open surgeries require large incisions which often lead to muscle injury and bleeding. Because there are tiny incisions in MIS, our surgeons do not cut through muscles, leading to less blood loss, less trauma, less pain and a quicker recovery.
• Less Scarring: MIS orthopedic procedures require incisions less than 2mm in size, which means smaller, less noticeable scars. The scars formed have a more appealing look because they don’t have jagged edges.
• Shorter Hospital Stay: MIS results in shorter hospital stays and quicker return to routine activities. Patients who undergo MIS orthopedic procedures usually get back on their feet after a few hours and go home the same day.
• High Accuracy Rate: Because MIS orthopedic procedures utilize video-assisted equipment to give our surgeons better visualization of the internal organs and structures, there is greater accuracy than traditional open surgeries.

Have an MRI Ready to Go?

If you are experiencing problems in your cervical, thoracic or lumbar spinal areas that are not responding to conventional treatments, you should consider consulting the NJSO team of world-renowned spine experts.

To evaluate orthopedic surgery as an option or to discuss other spinal treatment options, schedule a free MRI evaluation with one of our experienced spine surgeons today. We will personally walk you through your next steps over the phone to get started on a treatment plan.

If conservative methods like physical therapy, steroid injections or pain medications have failed to alleviate pain, and minimally invasive methods are not applicable to your situation, you may qualify for orthopedic surgery.

Which Spinal Conditions May Require Orthopedic Surgery?

Orthopedic surgery is used to treat spinal tissue injury and bone deformity, degenerative disease, congenital disorders, trauma, sports injury, infection and tumors, including:

• Bone spurs: Excess bony growths, also known as osteophytes, that may crowd and irritate nerves, causing pain.
• Bulging spinal discs, slipped discs, herniated or ruptured discs: Soft, shock-absorbing discs between the vertebrae that have moved out of position, leaked, become flattened or encroached into adjacent space.
• Lower back or lumbar pain
• Back pain: Mid- to upper-back (thoracic), neck (cervical) and arm/hand pain.
• Nerve pain: Pain and/or pins-and-needles sensation in the lower back, hips and legs.
• Pinched spinal nerve: When surrounding tissues or structures compress a nerve along the spine, generally above the sciatic nerve root.
• Radiculitis: Pinched nerve, nerve irritation or inflammation.
• Radiculopathy: Spinal nerve root injury which has been neglected/untreated.
• Sacroiliac pain: The sacroiliac (SI) joint is where the sacrum and the ilium are joined the spine’s base. The sacrum consists of five fused vertebrae. The iliac bones (two large bones) make up the pelvis, with the sacrum seated in the middle.
• Sciatica: Irritation and compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks, down the legs and to the feet.
• Spondylolisthesis: When a vertebra has slipped backward or forward.
• Spinal stenosis: When the spinal canal is narrowed, causing nerve crowding, pressure, pain and other symptoms.
• And more…

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

When you undergo orthopedic surgery with NJSO, you can expect a quick recovery and a significant reduction in pain, discomfort, and other negative symptoms. The procedure is minimally invasive, meaning there is little to no scarring and adjacent areas are minimally impacted by the treatment.

You may need to have an assessment with a doctor or one of our spine specialists to determine which procedures are appropriate for you and your condition. Our assessments may include medical imaging, a physical examination, and lab testing. If you need more information about your treatment options or have any questions you want to ask a specialist, we invite you to contact our team at your convenience.

Learn More About Orthopedic Surgery at NJSO

If you or someone you love is suffering from symptoms caused by conditions that may require orthopedic surgery, try our free Candidacy Verification tool below to begin seeking the best solution to your pain.