Minimally Invasive Spine Program

The Minimally Invasive Spine Program at Washington Health offers high-quality, effective treatment for patients with a wide variety of spinal conditions. We specialize in reconstructive spinal surgery. Our team of experts uses minimally invasive techniques to give patients the best possible outcomes while making treatment and recovery faster and easier.

Our program offers world-class care in a highly accessible, local setting. We bring together a specialized team of spine experts, skilled nursing professionals and other health care professionals to successfully manage the entire diagnostic, treatment and recovery process.

Conditions We Treat

Acute Low Back Pain
Chronic Low Back Pain
Osteoporosis
Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Herniated Disc
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures
Spinal Tumors

Our Locations

Orthopaedics
38690 Stivers St.
#A
Fremont, CA 94536
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Washington Health
2000 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538
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Better Results

Back and Spine-related disorders can be debilitating and potentially incapacitating. It is estimated that 70 to 85% of all people will suffer from back pain during their lives and some will require replacement surgery to gain relief from pain and improve their quality of life. To better treat back and spinal conditions, our orthopedic surgeons collaborate to provide patients with a comprehensive array of treatment options using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art-technology.

Our program's experienced team of professionals works with patients every step of the way, from pre-op classes with specially trained physical and occupational therapists to detailed follow-up after surgery.

Besides experiencing an improved quality of life after surgery, patients benefit from the most effective, least invasive treatment possible. They spend less time in the hospital and are able to return quickly to their normal activities.

Techniques and Technology

Spinal Fusion
Motion Sparing Procedures
Artificial Disk Replacement
X-Stop
X-Lift

Spine Surgery Patients Benefit From New Surgical Suite

Patients like Steve Roach and Virgina Phy came to Washington Health so they could be treated by a Washington Health neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery, and take advantage of the latest technology.

Steve Roach was working at his job in shipping and receiving 10 years ago when he injured his back picking up a box. That started a long, painful journey that resulted in five back surgeries. The pain was so debilitating, he has been unable to work since it happened. But now the Willits resident is back on his feet again thanks to the spine surgery he underwent in the new surgical suite at Washington Health.

Virginia Phy had been physically active most of her life, enjoying outdoor adventures like river rafting and zip lining. But in her mid 60s, she started to have trouble walking due to pain in her back and leg. A few years ago she had a laminectomy, which removes bone that protrudes from the vertebrae, as well as a fusion. That solved the problem, but eventually put stress on the vertebrae above and below it. In December 2012, she had another laminectomy and fusion in Washington Health's new state-of-the-art operating room. Because her bone is very narrow in diameter, the imaging guidance system was essential in placing the screws. Phy was back to work in just four weeks.

Read more about their stories: Spine Surgery Patients Benefit From New Surgical Suite.

Other Services

As part of the Washington Health, the Minimally Invasive Spine Program offers patients streamlined access to related programs and services that provide high quality care, education and support, including:

More Information

Informed patients are able to make better decisions about their own health care. The following links give you access to more information about spine health and related conditions:
North American Spine Society
Spine-Health
Spine-Universe

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