BACK AND SPINE SURGERY in Hackensack

Your board certified surgeon determines whether to perform a surgery as an open or minimally invasive procedure. Open surgery is the traditional method of doing spine surgery.

During the procedure, the doctor follows certain steps, including:

1. The surgeon makes an incision approximately five to six inches on your back.
2. Muscles and soft tissue are lifted off the bones, giving your surgeon direct access to the problem area.
3. Your specialist completes the necessary procedure.
4. The incision is closed, and you’re moved into a recovery room.

The advantage of this method is that it allows direct visibility of your bones and soft tissues, so your surgeon possibly detects additional problems not found earlier.