Lower Back / Lumbar & Sacrum

Spondylolysis is a hairline crack in a vertebra. Although it may seem minor, this tiny fracture can cause serious pain and other consequences if left untreated. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute is a state-of-the-art pain center offering a range of specialized treatment options, including pars repair surgery,  at locations near you near you in

Traditionally, spine surgery requires a lengthy recovery. However, with recent medical advances, spine procedures are becoming less and less invasive. For qualified patients, endoscopic lumbar discectomy can be done with a tiny incision and local anesthesia, allowing for a faster procedure and a shorter recovery. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute is a state-of-the-art pain

Lumbar spine procedures have advanced significantly in recent decades. Minimally invasive techniques allow for faster, more effective healing with a lower risk of complications. However, that doesn’t make treatment risk-free. Proper wound care is still vital to maximize the chances of success after surgery. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides spine procedures for patients

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,