Cervical disc replacement is one of the most significant advances in spine surgery in my 19-year career as a spine surgeon. Instead of welding the bones together with a fusion, we can place this implant, which allows motion. This decreases the stress on the other levels, which lessens the need for another [...]
A minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion is a technique we use to fuse the lumbar spine. It involves two small incisions, each barely bigger than a quarter, and it's typically done on an outpatient basis.The procedure involves removing the disc, placing a spacer with bone in the disc space, and inserting screws [...]
On March 8th, 2018, Dr. Juris Shibayama performed the first minimally invasive outpatient transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in Middle Tennessee. Here are the key highlights: 1. Dr. Shibayama’s Expertise: He specializes in minimally invasive surgery and spent eight years preparing to offer outpatient spinal fusions. 2. Procedure Details: The surgery was performed using two [...]
