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A Transforaminal Nerve Root Block is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat pain caused by nerve root irritation or inflammation in the spine. It involves injecting medication (usually a steroid and anesthetic) into the area around a specific nerve root as it exits the spinal canal through the neural foramen (the opening on the side of the vertebra).

Both vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to treat vertebral compression fractures, especially those caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or tumors. They help stabilize the fractured vertebra, reduce pain, and restore spine height (more so with kyphoplasty).

Lumbar Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to remove part or all of a herniated or damaged disc with the help of a microscope or loupe, in the lower spine (lumbar region) that's pressing on a nerve root — often causing leg pain (sciatica), numbness, or weakness. It’s one of the most common and effective spine surgeries with typically excellent outcomes when done for the right reasons.

Endoscopic Spine Surgery (ESS) is a minimally invasive technique that uses a tiny endoscope (camera) and specialized instruments inserted through a small incision to treat spinal problems — with minimal tissue disruption, faster recovery, and less pain compared to traditional spine surgery.

Thoracolumbar decompression surgery is performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves in the thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar (lower back) regions. This pressure may result from spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, disc herniations, infections, or deformities.

TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) and PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) surgeries — both are spinal fusion techniques used to treat lower back (lumbar) spine disorders, especially when spinal instability or nerve compression is present.

Posterior Cervical Fusion (PCF) Surgery is a procedure performed from the back of the neck (posterior approach) to stabilize and fuse two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine (neck). It's often used to treat spinal instability, deformity, or compression of nerves/spinal cord, especially when anterior surgery alone (like ACDF) isn't enough or appropriate.

Spinal Deformity Correction Surgery is a complex surgical procedure aimed at correcting abnormal curvatures or misalignments of the spine, often to improve posture, reduce pain, prevent progression, and improve overall function and appearance.

“Spine surgery” refers to surgical procedures performed on the spinal column to treat a variety of spinal disorders, including pain, instability, deformity, or injury. These surgeries can be complex and are typically considered only after conservative treatments like physical therapy, medication, or injections fail.