Procedures
Maxim Spine offers advanced spine surgery options that are designed to help you feel better faster with less pain and a quicker recovery. They focus on minimally invasive procedures, which means smaller incisions, less damage to surrounding tissue, and shorter downtime. Common treatments include endoscopic discectomy and for aminotomy, which gently remove pressure from nerves caused by things like herniated discs or spinal narrowing. These techniques are effective at relieving back or leg pain without the need for major surgery.
If your spine needs extra support, Maxim Spine also performs minimally invasive spinal fusions to help stabilize your back. For patients who want to avoid fusion and keep more natural movement, they offer the TOPS System, developed by Maxim Spine’s Dr. Scott Meyer: a cutting-edge implant that relieves pressure while still allowing your spine to move. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, a disc issue, or spine instability, Maxim Spine uses the latest technology and a patient-first approach to help you get back to living your life.
Intradural Tumor Resection
(Cervical, Thoracic or Lumbar)
Unlike extradural tumors that are outside the dura mater, intradural tumors require careful surgical intervention by a board certified Neurosurgeon to minimize damage to surrounding neural structures. During intradural tumor resection, the surgeon carefully opens the dura mater to access the tumor. The tumor is then meticulously removed while preserving the integrity of the surrounding nerves and spinal cord or brain tissue.
The goal of the surgery is to achieve maximal tumor removal while minimizing the risk of neurological damage. In most cases, intraoperative monitoring techniques, such as neurophysiological monitoring, may be employed to assess the functional integrity of the nerves and spinal cord during the procedure. Recovery from intradural tumor resection varies based on factors such as the location and size of the tumor, as well as the overall health of the patient. Postoperative care may involve pain management, monitoring for complications, and rehabilitation to aid in the recovery of neurological function.
Scoliosis Correction
The decision to undergo scoliosis correction surgery is typically based on factors such as the severity of the curve, the potential for progression, and the impact of scoliosis on the individual’s quality of life. There are several surgical approaches to correct scoliosis, and the chosen method depends on factors like the patient’s age, the location and flexibility of the curve, and the underlying cause of scoliosis.
One common technique involves spinal fusion, where two or more vertebrae are connected to eliminate motion between them. Bone grafts, sourced either from the patient or a donor, encourage fusion, and metal implants such as rods, screws, and hooks provide stability during the fusion process.
TOPS System
The TOPS™ device offers an alternative solution to spinal fusion surgery for patients with moderate to severe lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis and related spinal conditions.
The TOPS Posterior Arthroplasty System addresses two critical functions of the spine – maintaining stability and preserving motion. In a Posterior Arthroplasty procedure, your surgeon removes the bony elements that press on your nerves.
Thereafter, the doctor implants the TOPS System to stabilize and reestablish a controlled range of movement of the lumbar spine. Patients with symptoms of lower back pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, burning sensation, and/or radiating leg pain while walking (spinal claudication) regain their ability to bend, flex, walk, and enjoy the normal activities of life that were so debilitating before surgery.