Tumor and Vascular
Tumors and vascular abnormalities may occur anywhere along the spine or in the delicate areas of the spinal canal. Often they require a detailed work-up and expert advice.
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Laminectomy/Fusion for Tumor/Lesion Removal
Many times, a fusion (screws and rods) is recommended to reconstruct or stabilize the spine following removal of the bone and tumor.
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Laminoplasty for Tumor/Lesion Removal
Removal of a portion of the bone in order to relieve pressure on the nerve underneath.
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Spinal Fistula Disconnection
Spinal fistulas cause high-pressured arterial blood to flow the wrong way into the veins that drain the spinal cord, causing damage over time.
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Metastatic Tumor Resection
The purpose of metastatic tumor resection is to remove as much of the tumor as possible to decompress the nerves and allow them to heal.
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Intradural Tumor Resection
Surgery is recommended to prevent further loss of function, and obtain improvement in symptoms and a diagnosis.
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