Operative Treatments
Although surgery of the spine can be very effective for a number of conditions, it should be reserved for patients who have failed nonoperative management. Dr. Esses believes that surgery should be undertaken in the most meticulous manner possible. His vast experience in more than thousands of surgical cases has enabled him to reduce operating time and blood loss for most procedures. Surgery can often be undertaken as an outpatient with the patient being discharged the same day as the surgical procedure. Most inpatient procedures require only a one night stay in the hospital.
In cases where non-operative approaches fail to provide relief, patients may require surgical treatments. Dr. Esses is an expert in field of Spine Surgery. He is an innovator of modern surgical techniques and remains at the forefront of spinal surgery. Dr. Esses is experienced in a full range of procedures to treat all spinal problems; from minimally invasive surgeries to more complex spinal reconstruction. He routinely performs several different surgical procedures on the spine. It is his expertise which enables him to tailor a procedure to fit patient’s specific needs. He will use the best technology and techniques to restore you back to an active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible.
Minimally Invasive Surgeries (for cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine)
Microdiscectomy
Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
XLIF
Trans1
ACDF
Facet Screws
Surgical Treatments (for cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine)
Laminectomy
Artificial disc replacement
Spinal fusion
Scoliosis correction
Reconstructive spinal surgery
Salvage spinal surgery
Coccygectomy
Non – operative Treatment
Most patients with spinal disorders do not require surgery. Using the correct combination of medications, physical therapy, injections and spine management, many patients can avoid a trip to the operating room. Dr. Esses believes that surgery should be reserved for patients who have exhausted all other avenues of treatment.