What is the definition or description of: spine surgery?

Spine surgery: A broad term to describe various procedures utilized to treat most commonly arthritic conditions of the spine but also conditions due to trauma, tumors, vascular etc. Both minimally invasive and open options are available and are tailored to the individual.

Spine surgery: This is surgery to treat disorders of the spine. It may be a discectomy, laminectomy, or fusion. Fusion surgery usually means using special plates and screws whic typically stay in permanently. Many of these procedures can be performed using minimally invasive techniques.

Spine Surgery: Surgery in the spinal column, back or neck. Usually for disk disease, fracture or stenosis.