Neurosurgery Associates Cervical & Thoracic Services:
Anterior Cervical Discectomy: A surgical procedure to treat nerve root or spinal cord compression by decompressing the spinal cord and nerve roots of the cervical spine with a discectomy in order to stabilize the corresponding vertebrae.
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy: A surgical procedure in which vertebral bone and intervertebral disc material is removed to relieve pressure on the spin.
Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement: A surgical procedure in which a damaged or degenerated cervical disc is removed and replacing it with an artificial disc device.
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy: A surgical procedure in which the bony roof (or laminae) of the spinal canal, as well as any soft tissue which may also be causing compression is carefully removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
Instrumented Fusion: A procedure in which instruments such as rods, plates, and screws are used to help bones in the spine fuse, or grow together.
Kyphoplasty: An image-guided procedure in which a balloon is inserted into a fractured vertebra to create a cavity. A special bone cement is injected into the cavity to stabilize the bone and prevent worsening of the fracture. Kyphoplasty is often used to treat spinal compression fractures.
Thoracic Spine Fusion: A spinal fusion performed in order to provide spinal decompression and pain relief due to compressed nerves in the spine, lower and middle back.
We treat the following cervical & thoracic spinal conditions:
- Spine Fractures
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spine Tumors
- Herniated Disc Disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Osteoporotic Compression Fractures
What Our Patients Say
“I had an unknown previous injury to my neck and was dealing with chronic pain. Initially I was very nervous about undergoing this type of surgery. After meeting with Dr Shehadi I was reassured that this was the right choice for me. He was very kind and made sure that my comfort and well being would be the most important factor. The surgery went great and he proved that my comfort and well being was the most important factor. It has been 2 1/2 months since my surgery and I am doing better then ever.”
I was nervous going into the surgery this time because it was more complicated. Dr. Shehadi assured me everything would be alright. My surgery took 4 hours because of complications. Bone Spurs had wrapped around my metal plate covering my previous fusion in 2004. Dr. Shehadi used all of his tools and knowledge to get the plate off. He was successful and he was able to get to the 6-7 disc area to perform the de-compression and fusion.
I would not want any other neurosurgeon in that situation with me on the table other than Dr. Shehadi. If you find yourself in need of a neurosurgeon I hope my testimony helps you make the right decision.