Procedures - Michael Wheeler MD

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)

A procedure used to remove damaged discs in the neck and stabilize the spine, relieving pressure on nerves and reducing neck and arm pain.

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)

A surgical approach through the abdomen to remove a damaged lumbar disc and stabilize the lower spine with a fusion implant.

Cervical Disc Replacement

A procedure that replaces a damaged cervical disc with an artificial disc to relieve nerve compression while preserving natural neck motion.

Lateral Interbody Fusion (LLIF)

A minimally disruptive technique that accesses the spine from the side to remove damaged discs and restore spinal alignment.

Lumbar Laminectomy

A procedure that removes part of the vertebra to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by spinal stenosis.

Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy

A minimally invasive procedure that removes herniated disc material pressing on a nerve, helping relieve leg pain and sciatica.

Navigated Spinal Fusion

A precision guided fusion procedure that uses advanced navigation technology to improve surgical accuracy and safety.

Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion

A surgery performed from the back of the neck to relieve spinal cord compression while stabilizing the spine.

Physical Therapy

Targeted rehabilitation and strengthening programs that support recovery, improve mobility, and help manage spine related pain.

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