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Motion Preservation

PATIENT TESTIMONIAL

I’m a 77 year old retired physician. For 1 year I had severe sciatic pain radiating from my right lower back to my right lower leg. I couldn’t walk more than 50 feet before the pain became severe. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik performed surgery at Doctors hospital in Coral Gables replacing all the disk in my lumbar spine because the degeneration was severe.Procedure was done in two stages.The surgery was very successful.My recovery each time was shorter than i expected.I am now able to walk my dogs up to 12 city blocks per day.I am very pleased with the care i received and feel that Dr. Brusovanik expertise and kind manor helped me to achieve the success i had.

Dr. Burton Silver, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon
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Motion Preservation

Motion preserving surgery describes surgery that maintains patients motions while still taking away the source of their pain. So operations such as a laminaplasty, discectomy or disk replacement will accomplish that goal, and I believe that motion is essential for patients.

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Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis results from new bone and soft tissue growth on the vertebrae, which reduces the space in the spinal canal. When the nerve roots are pinched, a painful burning, tingling and/or numbing sensation is felt from the lower back down to the legs and sometimes all the way to the feet.

In fact, we have great evidence that shows that with operations that stiffen, such as fusion surgeries, we do risk increased rate of adjacent level disease, or a degenerative change that occurs above or below the fused segment.

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Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid InjectionThis injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. The steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions such as spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, sciatica and herniated discs.

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Minimally Invasive Lumbar MicrodecompressionThis minimally invasive procedure is used to remove overgrown vertebral bone and soft tissue to relieve the compression of nerve roots in the lumbar spine. It is performed through a small incision on the back.

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Lumbar pedicle screw fixation (CD HORIZONS Sextant)This minimally-invasive procedure uses special guides and fluoroscopic imaging to allow a surgeon to precisely implant stabilizing screws and rods in the spine while minimizing damage to muscles, tendons and other soft tissue in the back.

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XLIF: Lateral Lumbar Interbody FusionUnlike traditional back surgery, XLIF is performed through the patient’s side. By entering this way, major muscles of the back are avoided. This minimally-invasive procedure is generally used to treat leg or back pain caused by degenerative disc disease. It can be performed on an outpatient basis.

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VIDEO TESTIMONIALS

Neck pain is frequently a muscular spasm that occurs as our body tries to immobilize the painful spinal segment. Call Spine Doctor Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik's office to see how we can help with your cervical disk herniation today.

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At Miami Back and Neck Specialists we offer Minimally Invasive cervical Disk replacement. This procedure can help with neck pain, shoulder and shoulder blade pain, headaches, arm and hand pain and numbness.

Dr. Brusovanik performs a minimally invasive fusion to fix the issues with prior failed surgeries "Dr. Brusovanik, you are a miracle worker!"

Personal, quality care is what puts us at the top of the list. Come visit Miami Back and Neck Specialists to see the difference great care can make

Cervical Disk Replacement with Mobi-C prosthesi "the pain was really indescribable"

Our Fly In Patients and family stay and recover at one of many beautiful, 5 star resorts.

Minimally Invasive Fusion for complications from a prior TLIF "My quality of life now is 100% different from what I was before."

LDR Cervical Disk Arthroplasty by Dr. Brusovanik

LDR Cervical Disk Arthroplasty by Dr. Brusovanik "The pain was effecting everything in my life and i don’t feel anything right now. Its like a miracle!"

Here at Miami Back and Neck Specialists we preform Minimally Invasive Decompression for Lumbar Spine Stenosis

Minimally Invasive Decompression for Lumbar Spine Stenosis [Spanish] "Injections and physical therapy are good alternatives to surgery but when such conservative care fails to help, a minimally invasive operation will allow the patient to regain the quality of life and lessen their back and leg pain."

A Miami Back and neck patient discusses Microdiscectomy done by Dr. Brusovanik

Microdiscectomy by Dr. Brusovanik "I feel normal again! It’s completely the opposite of how I came here…"

Discussing the procedure on the Cauda Euina Cauda equina syndrome most commonly results from a massive disc herniation in the lumbar region.[4] A disc herniation occurs when one of the soft flexible discs that functions as an elastic shock absorber between the bones of the spinal column displaces from its normal position.

Minimally Invasive Decompression for Cauda Equina "He is the best doctor in the world!"

Cervical disk replacement with spine doctor Miami Dr. Brusovanik

Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik performs Cervical Disk Replacement (cpt 22856) with Mobi C prosthesis. "really bad pain, shooting down my arms, into my hands, all day every day, all night…pain was gone as soon as i got up"

Risks of lumbar spine surgery include bleeding, infection, anesthesia-related risks, numbness, tingling, and weakness after surgery. Problems such as tingling and weakness are usually temporary and improve over time. Call Spine Doctor Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik's office today.

Cervical Disk Replacement: Great Option for Patients With Neck Pain that Radiates to the Arms! "All of the nerve pain in my left arm and tingling in my left hand and numbness is completely gone. I have Dr. Brusovanik to thank for that."

Our patients appreciate the heightened quality of life after Minimally Invasive Surgery. Call Miami Back & Neck Specialists today.

Dr. Brusovanik helps Firefighter Federico Panay "Total Disk Replacement – Neck Pain with Arm Pain"

Dr. Brusovanik is the go to back and neck specialist for the professional athletes

Motion Preserving Cervical Total Disc Replacement For Neck And Arm Pain "The entire staff both back at hospital and here in the office has been wonderful."

Dr. Brusovanik performs minimally invasive revisions for complications caused by prior open surgery. Motion preservation and minimally invasive surgery are still an option after open surgery.

Revision Discektomy Can Be Done Using The Minimally Invasive Technique "My pain has gone. I feel great. No more crying."

$Patients with fractures of the spinal column complain of pain in the neck or back. Fractures can occur after motor vehicle accidents or falls. The pain starts right away. Sometimes, the spine loses its ability to maintain normal posture. If the fracture is more serious, it may results in compression of nerves$

Professional Kick Boxer After a Minimally Invasive Diskektomy "The pain was completely gone other than where he had done the incision."

Myelopathy, begins with neck pain that shoots to shoulders, arms, forearms and hands. Patients may notice issues with balance and coordination, difficulty handling small objects such as buttons and coins and finally neck pain.

Minimally Invasive Discektomy "This is the best decision I could ever done."

When spinal cord compression causes balance and coordination issues, a steroid injection may actually create more pressure on the spinal cord and worsen the symptoms. It is important to critically evaluate the MRI with your spine surgeon.

Minimally Invasive Discectomy For Back Pain And Leg Pain By Dr. Brusovanik "I do not have pain at all."

If Pain becomes unbearable or if you develop Numbness or Weakness Surgery can fix the problem and decompress the pinched nerve. A motion preserving surgery such Total disk replacement can relieve the pain without affecting other spinal levels

Cervical Disk Replacement by Dr. Brusovanik for Neck Pain Shooting to the Arm "I was crying all of the time"

Physical therapy can be helpful for back pain, particularly when the pain is related to muscular insufficiency. It can also be helpful for arthritis. The success of therapy largely depends on the patients’ motivation and ability to follow through with a self directed exercise program and activity modifications.

Minimally Invasive Discektomy for Back Pain Radiating to Leg "I feel great!"

When spinal instability (abnormal movement of the bones) or severe degeneration of the discs and/or joints exists, surgical fusion is needed to treat the underlying problem. Fusing the spine stops the abnormal motion and relieves the pain from instability. Fusion of the spine usually does not create any significant problems with stiffness or lack of mobility as patients get motion from the hip joints and other non fused segments of the spine

Minimally Invasive Discectomy "…I feel fantastic. He is the best. He is really the best."

$We assist patients with fractures of the spinal column complain of pain in the neck or back. Fractures can occur after motor vehicle accidents or falls$

Minimally Invasive Discectomy "No more worries."

There are a few surgical options and in an injured spine it is especially important to perform minimally invasive surgery so as to avoid further injury to the person. Sometimes, a needle can be introduced into the back and the entire surgery can be done though that needle.

Minimally Invasive Discektomy for a Disk Herniation "(Spanish)"

$Sometimes, if the fracture is more severe, a minimally invasive operation can be done to restore posture and relieve pain.$

Minimally Invasive Discektomy for a Disk Herniation "(Spanish)"

Myelopathy, begins with neck pain that shoots to shoulders, arms, forearms and hands. Patients may notice issues with balance and coordination, difficulty handling small objects such as buttons and coins and finally neck pain.

Decompression / Lumbar Discektomy "I feel awesome!"

When urinary incontinence starts or when patients become dependent on a wheel chair for long period of time, the chance that surgery will help decreases. However, if spinal cord compression is caught early and surgically corrected, the progression of myelopathy is halted.

Minimally Invasive Fusion For Back And Leg Pain "(Spanish)"

Physical therapy and injections may help, but do not usually provide lasting relief from myelopathy. A short course of steroids can be tried to relieve some of the swelling that is associated with spinal cord compression. A steroid injection can help decrease swelling of the spinal cord as well as help with the inflammation of the nerves.

Cervical Disk Replacement "There were days I could not do things as simple as tie my shoes…"

The rehabilitation after neck surgery takes about 6 weeks. Patients usually complain that their neck feels heavy and tired after a long day. However, when motion that was causing pain before surgery is stopped, pain improves, and hence patients feel better

Minimally Invasive Decompression "(Spansih)"

When it comes to Spinal Stenosis Most often, patients will complain of leg and back pain that makes walking long distances very difficult. In most cases, the problem is slowly progressive and does not improve over time.

Cervical Disk Arthroplasty "…I had numbness in my fingers and weak in my right arm and occasional pain between my two shoulder blades."

The main advantage of fusing the spine is that further degeneration, bone spur formation, disc herniations, and instability problems should not arise once the segment of the spine is fused

Minimally Invasive Laminectomy "(Spanish)"

Theoretically, fusion of the spine places increased stress on the unfused levels; this could possibly lead to more rapid degeneration of the remaining, unfused levels and create a need for further surgery in the future. Call Miami Back & Neck Specialists today.

Minimally Invasive Microdiscektomy "…it was like unbelievable! gone! Like I can get up and walk right after the surgery."

Paralysis is generally not a significant risk with lumbar surgery as the spinal canal in the lower back contains the cauda equina (nerve roots) and not the spinal cord. Injury to large blood vessels is theoretically possible but very unlikely to occur. Call Spine Doctor Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik today.

Minimally Invasive Decompression for Back and Leg pain by Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik "The pain that I used to have was basically gone!"

$Compression fractures may affect any of the vertebrae, but most commonly occur in the lower thoracic and upper lumbar regions.$

Dr. Herrera has Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery "…today I feel fantastic and I have no pain after the surgery. I have not taken a single pain pill after the surgery."

South Florida Spine Surgeon, Dr. Brusovanik treats patients from across the world including Venezuela, Columbia, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Trinidad, Brazil, Ecuador, St. Thomas, British Virgin Islands, Argentina, Norway, and Nigeria.

Kathleen "3 weeks after Cervical Disk Replacement Surgery with Dr. Brusovanik"

Orthopedic Surgeon is the leading minimally invasive spine surgeon in South Florida. Give us a call at 305.587.2611 to book an appointment today!

Minimally Invasive Discectomy "I am pretty much back to 100%. I can do everything I used to."

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