Rochester General Hospital
Spine Surgery
The spine (spinal column) is the energy source for all of our bodily functions, extending from the base of the head to the sacrum - that triangular bit at the base of our spine in the lower back. If you compare the spine to a multi-story building, each of the floors are similar to the vertebrae in our spine. Each vertebra has its own function and can create its own problem or cause a chain reaction if it is even slightly out of place.
Most back pain and problems do not immediately require surgery; however, the pain that you may be experiencing could be connected to a more serious problem. Early recognition and treatment of spine (back) injuries and conditions can reduce your chance of later complications and loss of function. Your spine is a vital part of your body - entrust it to a highly-trained and knowledgable physician.The highly-trained Orthopaedic Surgeons at Rochester General Orthopaedics offer comprehensive non-surgical and surgical treatment of adult and pediatric spine injuries and disorders, including conditions involving the neck and lower back. Our board-certified surgeons offer the most advanced techniques to treat spinal conditions (including minimally-invasive surgery) to the residents of the Greater Rochester NY and Finger Lakes regions.
Conditions we treat include:
| ♦ Back pain and problems | ♦ Neck fracture |
| ♦ Coccyx fracture | ♦ Sacroiliac joint pain |
| ♦ Complex spine problems (associated with growth disorders) |
♦ Scoliosis |
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♦ Degenerative disease |
♦ Spinal stenosis |
| ♦ Herniated, prolapsed or ruptured discs | ♦ Spinal deformity |
| ♦ Infections of the spine | ♦ Spine fracture |
| ♦ Kyphosis | ♦ Spondylosis |
| ♦ Myelomeningocele (Spina bifida) | ♦ Trauma |
| ♦ Neuromuscular disorders | ♦ Tumors |
Our Spine Surgeons
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Stephen Lasser, MD |
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Gordon Whitbeck, MD (585) 342-2410 » View profile » Visit Web site |
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Elias Nicolas, MD |
