Dr. Branko Skovrlj, MD

In patients with flat back syndrome, their lumbar spine loses its natural curve and becomes flat, resulting in pain and other symptoms. Fortunately, lumbar reconstruction surgery may help them get their spinal alignment restored. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, award-winning surgeons perform spinal procedures for patients throughout New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Here, […]

If you’ve had spine surgery before and are now dealing with side effects like pseudoarthrosis, hardware pain, or adjacent segment disease (ASD), it can feel like there is no hope. Fortunately, revision lumbar surgery can give you the relief you’re looking for. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides spinal procedures and treatment for patients

If you’re on the fence about receiving lumbar spine surgery, ask your surgeon about intraoperative navigation. This helpful imaging tool can improve accuracy and safety during the procedure. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, patients in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania can receive cutting-edge, minimally invasive spine procedures. Here, we explore intraoperative navigation,

If you’ve had several disc herniations, you may be looking for surgical treatment. Both lumbar discectomy and spinal fusion are options, but which is better? At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, board-certified surgeons provide spine surgeries, including discectomies and spine fusions, for patients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Here, we compare lumbar

If you’re struggling with chronic lower back pain, lumbar rhizotomy may provide the pain relief you need. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, we provide minimally invasive spine procedures, including endoscopic lumbar rhizotomy, to patients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Here, we discuss lumbar rhizotomy and how it works for facet joint

A pinched lumbar nerve causes debilitating pain and neurological dysfunction. Fortunately, a surgical solution is possible if the source of the pain can be found. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute is a state-of-the-art pain center near you in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania. We offer a wide range of surgical procedures for patients with spine

The medical field is constantly evolving with new improvements to established treatments. Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is an innovative approach to spinal fusion that reduces surgical trauma, allowing for reduced pain and a faster recovery. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute is a state-of-the-art pain center near you in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania.  Here,

Minimally invasive TLIF is a cutting-edge procedure that can provide long-lasting relief for lower back pain. But how does it work? NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and other spine surgeries near you in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Learn more about TLIF surgery, what types of