Fusion – Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
Overview
This surgery relieves painful pressure on spinal nerves by removing a herniated or degenerative vertebral disc in your neck and replacing it with a bone graft.
Preparation
To prepare for the procedure, you are anesthetized and positioned lying on your back. The surgeon makes an…
Fusion – Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
Overview
This surgery relieves pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerves. Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion removes discs and bone from your cervical spine, then fuses the adjacent vertebrae together.
Incision Created
To prepare for the procedure, you lie on your back and are a…
Foraminotomy
Overview
This surgery creates more space for a spinal nerve that is being compressed due to a herniated or degenerative disc.
Preparation
In preparation for the procedure, you are placed in a face down position and anesthetized. The surgeon creates a small incision in your skin and gently …
Distal Radius Fracture Repair Surgery
Overview
This open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery uses screws and a metal implant to stabilize a fracture in the radius near the wrist. The radius is the larger of the two forearm bones.
Preparation
The patient’s arm is positioned with the palm facing up, for optimal surgical acce…
Chondroplasty – Arthroscopic Surgery
Overview
This outpatient surgery repairs a small area of damaged cartilage (chondyle) in the knee by removing the damaged tissue so healthy cartilage can grow in its place. This surgery uses small incisions at the knee as access points for the surgical tools and a small video camera (arthroscope…
Carpal Tunnel Release – Open Surgery
Overview
This surgery treats the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome by relieving pressure on the median nerve that travels through your wrist.
Preparation
In preparation for the procedure, your wrist and hand are anesthetized. The surgeon cuts a small incision in your skin at the base of your palm to…
Ankle Fracture Surgery
Overview
The ankle “breaks” when there is a fracture in the small bone of your lower leg (the fibula), a fracture in the larger bone (the tibia), or both. Surgery may be required, so that your ankle bones can be stabilized to heal.
Preparation
Most ankle fracture surgeries require general anesth…
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Reconstruction Surgery
Overview
This surgery replaces a torn anterior cruciate ligament, commonly known as the “ACL.” The replacement ligament is made from part of your hamstring tendon.
Preparation
To begin, you’re put to sleep under general anesthesia. A small incision is made to reach the hamstring. Parts of this te…