Kyphoplasty procedures are performed to treat compression fractures in the vertebrae or spine. Kyphoplasty is commonly used for patients with osteoporosis (weakening of the bones).
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Artificial Disc Surgery
What is Artificial Disc Surgery? Artificial disc replacement surgery is an FDA-approved procedure that’s either performed on the lower back (lumbar spine) or the neck (cervical spine). The procedure substitutes a disc in the patient’s back with an artificial replica...
Decompressions
What Is Spinal Decompression? Spinal decompression surgery means a few different surgical procedures, which relieve symptoms caused by pressure and compression on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Spinal decompression surgery is a common operation for the treatment of...
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Using the latest in spinal surgery technology, tools, and instruments, our spinal doctors in Seattle and Puyallup Washington provide minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) that allows patients to reap the full benefits of the...
Elbow Arthroscopy
What is Elbow Arthroscopy? Elbow arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is performed through tiny incisions to evaluate and treat several elbow conditions. Elbow Anatomy The elbow is a complex hinge joint formed by the articulation of...
Hip Resurfacing
The hip joint is also known as a ball and socket joint, where the ball (femoral head) of the thigh bone fits into the socket (acetabulum) of the pelvis bone. Damage to the hip bones can be treated by hip resurfacing, which is a surgical procedure in which the damaged...