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Spine & Pain Medicine

Spine & Pain Medicine services offered in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, Wellington and Boca Raton, FL

If you have disc herniation or another problem with your spine, see the specialists at the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida. The board-certified orthopedic experts offer spinal surgery to ease pain and restore spine function. Call the office to learn more about your options, or schedule an appointment online today.

Spine & Pain Medicine Q & A

What is spinal surgery?

Spine surgery at the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County is a procedure that repairs, removes, or replaces parts of your spine that are damaged or painful. The team offers numerous spinal surgeries based on your individualized needs. The skilled surgeons are board-certified, highly trained, and have many years of experience.

What are the benefits of spinal surgery?

The advantages of spinal surgery at the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County include:

  • Superior outcomes
  • Experienced team of surgeons
  • Pain reduction
  • Restored spinal structure and function
  • Fast recovery 
  • Improved mobility
  • On-site post-surgery physical therapy
  • Long-lasting results

You can have peace of mind knowing you’re in good hands with the outstanding Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County spinal experts.

Who is a candidate for spinal surgery?

Spinal surgery can benefit patients struggling with:

  • Spinal fractures
  • Scoliosis
  • Disc herniation
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
  • Pinched nerve
  • Arthritis of the spine
  • Ongoing or extreme neck or back pain
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Infections 
  • Tumors within the spine

The Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County offers total disc replacement surgery, kyphoplasty, spinal fusion, spinal decompression, tumor removal, and numerous other spinal surgeries.

How should I prepare for spinal surgery?

It’s important to follow your specialist’s instructions before undergoing spinal surgery. Before the procedure, a spine surgeon discusses your medical history, reviews your symptoms, and completes a physical exam. You may need blood testing, imaging procedures, nerve tests, or additional diagnostic tests to determine the best treatment for your individualized needs. 

Your provider may ask you to stop taking certain medicines, arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery, and avoid food and drink the morning of the procedure. 

What should I expect during the procedure?

During spinal surgery, your specialist numbs the treatment area and offers medicine that helps you relax or fall asleep. 

Your surgeon makes a tiny incision, removes, repairs, or replaces tissues, and closes the incision. They may use imaging guidance to ensure superior precision and accuracy. After the procedure, you rest in a recovery area.

What happens after spinal surgery?

Follow your post-surgery instructions, including getting plenty of rest, taking medicines as directed, and avoiding strenuous activity until given the OK. Attend follow-up visits with the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County team and physical therapy sessions if asked to. Call the office with questions at any time.

Call the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County office to learn more about spinal surgery, or schedule an appointment online today.