Orthopedic Spine Surgery

At the Orthopedic Institute of PA (OIP), we understand the effects of back and neck pain. From interrupting your sleep, restricting work and preventing you from enjoying time with your loved ones, living with pain can be challenging. When pain persists after implementing conservative interventions, we provide orthopedic spine surgery to help you return to the activities you love. Our licensed providers are dedicated to finding the root cause of your discomfort and offering a clear, supportive path to relief.

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Orthopedic Spine Surgery Services

With empathy and honesty, we take the time to explain your anatomy, your options, and what a surgical solution truly entails. From the moment you walk through our doors, we will treat you with care while leveraging proven medical technology to help enhance your spinal function and relieve pain. Our team offers support throughout your care plan and is available to answer all of your questions.

Common Spine Conditions

Our team handles a wide range of spinal issues, pairing accurate diagnoses with targeted surgical interventions to help provide lasting relief. While the procedure performed is patient-specific based on symptoms, imaging findings, patient medical comorbidities, and other factors, here are some common conditions we have seen:

Herniated Discs and Radiculopathy

When a disc slips or a nerve is pinched, causing shooting pain, we often perform a microdiscectomy to remove the pressure from the nerve root.

Spinal Stenosis

If the spinal canal narrows and compresses the nerves, we perform a laminectomy to create space and decompress the area.

Spondylolisthesis

When a vertebra slips forward over another, causing instability, we perform corrective surgery to realign the vertebrae and secure the spine.

Degenerative Disc Disease

For painful, worn-down discs, we may offer disc replacement to help minimize the painful motion segment while maintaining stability.

Cauda Equina Syndrome

For this rare but severe compression of nerve roots, our spine surgeons will perform urgent surgical decompression to help prevent permanent neurological damage.

Myelopathy

When spinal cord compression causes coordination issues, we use decompression surgery to address progression and protect nerve function.

Synovial Cysts

We treat these fluid-filled sacs that compress nerves with microsurgical excision to remove the cyst and relieve leg or back pain.

Spondylolysis (Pars Defect)

For stress fractures in the vertebra, we may perform a direct repair to heal the bone and reduce pain.

Benign Nerve Tumors (Schwannoma/Neurofibroma)

We use delicate microsurgery to separate and remove these growths from the nerve sheath while aiming to preserve sensation and movement.

Meningiomas and Hemangioblastomas

Our experts perform tumor resection to remove these growths from the spinal cord’s protective covering or blood vessels.

Syringomyelia

If a fluid-filled cyst forms within the spinal cord, we may perform surgery to drain or shunt the fluid and promote normal flow.

Metastatic Tumors

For cancer that has spread to the spine from elsewhere, we perform stabilization surgery or tumor corpectomy to reduce pain and prevent neurological decline.

Compression Fractures (Kyphosis)

If osteoporosis leads to a collapsed vertebra, our orthopedic surgeons may use kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure that stabilizes the bone.

Scoliosis And Deformity

For abnormal curvatures that affect posture, we perform deformity correction surgery to straighten the spine and improve balance.

Spinal Infections (Discitis)

Our team performs washout and debridement procedures to remove infected tissue and antibiotics to treat the infection.

Cervical Trauma

Neck fractures, whiplash injuries, cervical dislocations, spinal cord compression in the neck

Thoracic Trauma

Mid-back vertebral fractures, rib-associated thoracic spine injuries, spinal instability, traumatic disc injury

Lumbar Trauma

Lower back fractures, herniated discs from injury, lumbar compression fractures, nerve compression after trauma

Pediatric Spine Conditions

Scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, tethered cord syndrome, congenital spinal deformities

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We also care for many patients with other less common conditions.

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Orthopedic Spine Surgery Recovery

Our team at OIP is committed to advancing patient care through minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that prioritize precision, safety, and faster recovery. Whenever appropriate, we utilize small incisions, muscle-sparing approaches, and state-of-the-art imaging and navigation technologies to reduce tissue disruption and postoperative pain. This philosophy allows many patients to experience shorter hospital stays, quicker return to daily activities, and improved overall outcomes. We believe that less invasive does not mean less effective—instead, it reflects our dedication to delivering the highest standard of care with the least physical burden on our patients.

Talk to a Spine Care Expert

OIP is a reputable orthopedic practice that prioritizes your safety and long-term well-being. We combine decades of extensive experience, a personalized approach and evidence-based techniques to help you return to your daily life. Schedule an appointment today to discuss the possibility of orthopedic spine surgery and your care plan.

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Patient Testimonial

After my hip replacement, I was worried about how long it would take to get back on my feet. The rehab team at OIP was fantastic. They guided me every step of the way, and I’m now walking without any pain!” Brian B., York, PA

Brian B., York, PA