Every patient who walks the doors at Optim Orthopedics gets a personalized education on their own back condition and the surgical options available. We have multidisciplinary teams of back and spine specialists throughout the south east and Savannah region, including specialized orthopedic surgeons, and physical and occupational therapists.

Our experts are trained in the latest techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, conditions, and injuries of the spine. Together, we determine the source of your pain and treat it as effectively as possible.

Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spinal Surgery

Pain in these areas is generally first treated with some combination of medication and physical therapy. If the pain does not improve after some months of these treatments, surgery can become an option. Spine surgery can help a variety of back conditions, including:

• Arm and Leg Pain
• Back Pain
• Herniated Discs
• Neck Pain
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis

Microscopic and Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

During minimally invasive techniques, Optim Orthopedics surgeons make a small incision and use advanced computer technology and specialized instruments to repair back and spine conditions. In microscopic surgery, we combine minimally invasive techniques with highly sensitive, cutting-edge surgical microscopes to access even the most delicate areas with precision. Minimally invasive techniques offer patients:

• Faster recovery time than traditional spinal surgery
• Reduced infection
• Reduced blood loss
• Faster return to your regular lifestyle

Motion-Sparing Spinal Surgery

Traditional fusion surgery merges the vertebrae, which relieves pain and pressure, but also restricts your ability to move. Motion-sparing spinal surgery gives you the best of both worlds—it relieves pressure on your spinal cord and preserves your range of motion. Motion-sparing techniques can be used in cervical artificial disc replacement and laminoplasty (removing spinal cord pressure from cervical spine stenosis).

Spinal Deformity Surgery

If you or your child suffers from a spinal deformity, the orthopaedic spine surgeons at Optim Orthopedics will work to correct the problem with braces and other non-surgical approaches. In most cases, we try not to treat scoliosis and other spinal deformities with surgery, but if more conservative treatments do not improve the deformity, surgery may be the best option. Optim Orthopedics orthopaedic surgeons always take time to explain the risks and benefits of any procedure and help our patients come to a decision that feels right. We also work with any other specialists involved, so treatment is multidisciplinary and comprehensive. Surgery to treat spinal deformities, including scoliosis and kyphosis, straighten the spine and/or release the pressure on spinal nerves. This often requires uniting the vertebrae using special implants to keep the spine together.