Spinal Neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic

Spinal Neurosurgery provides specialized surgical evaluation and treatment for conditions affecting the spine, spinal cord and spinal nerves. Neurosurgeons develop individualized treatment plans for selected spinal disorders, including nerve compression, spinal tumors, spinal cord conditions and complex degenerative or structural problems. Treatment may include minimally invasive procedures, decompression, spinal stabilization and other surgical approaches when clinically appropriate.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of spinal neurosurgery depends on the type and severity of the spinal condition, specialist consultation, diagnostic imaging, surgical complexity, anesthesia, hospitalization, rehabilitation and follow-up care required. A personalized estimate is provided according to the recommended treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Spinal Neurosurgery?

Spinal Neurosurgery is a specialized surgical field focused on conditions affecting the:

• Spine

• Spinal cord

• Spinal nerves

• Nerve roots

• Intervertebral discs

• Surrounding neurological structures

Surgery may be considered when symptoms or structural problems require operative treatment.

Who May Need Spinal Neurosurgery?

Spinal neurosurgical evaluation may be considered for patients with:

• Spinal cord compression

• Nerve compression

• Herniated discs

• Spinal stenosis

• Spinal tumors

• Spinal fractures

• Spinal deformities

• Degenerative spinal conditions

• Complex spinal disorders

Spinal Neurosurgery Consultation

A consultation may include:

• Detailed medical history

• Review of symptoms

• Neurological examination

• Review of previous treatments

• Imaging review

• Assessment of surgical options

• Discussion of potential risks and benefits

Spinal Evaluation

Specialists may assess:

• Muscle strength

• Reflexes

• Sensation

• Coordination

• Walking ability

• Balance

• Pain patterns

• Neurological function

The evaluation helps determine whether surgery may be appropriate.

Spinal Cord Compression

Compression of the spinal cord can result from various conditions.

Treatment may be considered when compression causes:

• Weakness

• Numbness

• Balance problems

• Walking difficulties

• Loss of coordination

• Other neurological symptoms

Nerve Compression Treatment

Compressed spinal nerves can cause symptoms such as:

• Back pain

• Neck pain

• Arm pain

• Leg pain

• Numbness

• Tingling

• Weakness

Surgery may be considered for selected patients when conservative treatment is unsuccessful or neurological problems require intervention.

Herniated Disc Surgery

A herniated disc may compress nearby nerves or, in some cases, the spinal cord.

Selected patients may undergo procedures designed to:

• Remove the portion of disc causing compression

• Relieve nerve pressure

• Improve neurological symptoms

Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces around the spinal cord or nerves become narrowed.

Surgical treatment may be considered for selected patients with:

• Significant nerve compression

• Persistent symptoms

• Walking difficulties

• Neurological impairment

Spinal Decompression Surgery

Decompression procedures are designed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

Depending on the condition, surgery may involve:

• Removal of bone

• Removal of ligament tissue

• Disc-related procedures

• Other techniques to create more space for neurological structures

Spinal Tumor Surgery

Selected spinal tumors may require surgical evaluation.

Surgical goals may include:

• Obtaining tissue for diagnosis

• Removing tumor tissue

• Relieving spinal cord compression

• Stabilizing the spine

Treatment depends on tumor type and location.

Spinal Cord Tumor Treatment

Tumors affecting the spinal cord or surrounding structures may require highly specialized treatment.

Evaluation may involve:

• MRI

• Neurological examination

• Surgical planning

• Pathology

• Multidisciplinary consultation

Spinal Fracture Surgery

Selected spinal fractures may require surgical stabilization.

Treatment decisions may consider:

• Fracture location

• Spinal stability

• Neurological function

• Bone condition

• Severity of injury

Spinal Stabilization

When the spine is unstable, surgical stabilization may be considered.

Procedures may use specialized surgical techniques and implants to help maintain appropriate spinal alignment and stability.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Selected spinal conditions may be treated using minimally invasive approaches.

Potential benefits may include:

• Smaller incisions

• Reduced tissue disruption

• Less postoperative discomfort

• Shorter recovery in selected cases

The appropriate technique depends on the diagnosis and patient's anatomy.

Complex Spine Surgery

Complex spinal cases may involve:

• Multiple spinal levels

• Severe deformity

• Spinal tumors

• Previous spinal surgery

• Significant spinal instability

• Complex neurological compression

Such cases may require detailed imaging and multidisciplinary surgical planning.

Cervical Spine Surgery

Cervical spine procedures address conditions affecting the neck region.

Surgery may be considered for:

• Cervical spinal cord compression

• Nerve compression

• Disc disorders

• Spinal stenosis

• Other structural conditions

Thoracic Spine Surgery

Thoracic spine surgery may address conditions involving the middle portion of the spine.

Potential conditions include:

• Spinal cord compression

• Tumors

• Fractures

• Degenerative disorders

• Other structural abnormalities

Lumbar Spine Surgery

Lumbar spine procedures may treat selected conditions involving the lower back.

Treatment may address:

• Herniated discs

• Spinal stenosis

• Nerve compression

• Degenerative conditions

• Spinal instability

Spinal Imaging

Detailed imaging is important for surgical planning.

Diagnostic studies may include:

• MRI

• CT scan

• X-rays

• CT myelography

• Other specialized imaging

Imaging helps identify the location and severity of spinal abnormalities.

Preoperative Spine Surgery Planning

Before surgery, patients may undergo:

• Neurological examination

• MRI or CT imaging

• Laboratory testing

• Medical evaluation

• Anesthesia assessment

• Surgical planning

The goal is to develop an individualized and appropriate surgical strategy.

Intraoperative Monitoring

Selected complex spine procedures may use neurological monitoring during surgery.

Monitoring can help assess neurological function during procedures involving the spinal cord or important nerve structures.

Post-Surgical Spinal Care

After surgery, patients may require monitoring of:

• Neurological function

• Pain

• Surgical site

• Mobility

• Strength

• Sensation

• Recovery progress

Spinal Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation may be recommended following certain spinal procedures.

It may include:

• Physical therapy

• Strengthening exercises

• Mobility training

• Balance training

• Walking exercises

• Functional rehabilitation

Spinal Surgery Recovery

Recovery depends on:

• Type of surgery

• Spinal region treated

• Surgical complexity

• Neurological condition

• Overall health

• Rehabilitation progress

Recovery plans are individualized for each patient.

Spinal Neurosurgery Second Opinion

Patients who have received a recommendation for spinal surgery may seek a spinal neurosurgery second opinion.

Specialists may review:

• MRI scans

• CT scans

• X-rays

• Neurological reports

• Previous treatment

• Surgical recommendations

• Previous surgical records

International Patients

International patients should provide relevant medical records whenever possible.

Useful documents may include:

• MRI scans

• CT scans

• X-rays

• Neurology reports

• Previous spinal surgery reports

• Laboratory results

• Physical therapy records

• Current medication list

Benefits of Specialized Spinal Neurosurgery

Specialized spinal neurosurgical care may help:

• Evaluate complex spinal conditions

• Relieve selected nerve compression

• Treat spinal cord compression

• Treat selected spinal tumors

• Stabilize unstable spinal structures

• Provide minimally invasive options

• Address complex spinal disorders

• Support postoperative rehabilitation

• Provide spinal surgery second opinions

• Coordinate multidisciplinary spinal care

Why Choose Cleveland Clinic for Spinal Neurosurgery?

Cleveland Clinic provides multidisciplinary spinal care involving neurosurgeons, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, neuroradiologists, rehabilitation professionals and other healthcare specialists.

Complex spinal conditions can be evaluated using advanced imaging and individualized surgical planning.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

The total cost of spinal neurosurgery depends on the condition, surgical complexity and required hospital and follow-up services.

Potential costs may include:

• Neurosurgical consultation

• Diagnostic imaging

• Laboratory testing

• Surgical procedure

• Anesthesia

• Hospitalization

• Surgical implants when required

• Medications

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up imaging

• Follow-up consultations

A personalized cost estimate should be requested according to the patient's individual surgical plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What conditions can spinal neurosurgery treat?

Spinal neurosurgery may treat selected nerve compression, spinal cord compression, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal tumors, fractures and other structural spinal conditions.

2. Does every spine problem require surgery?

No. Many spinal conditions can initially be managed with medication, physical therapy, activity modification and other non-surgical treatments.

3. Is minimally invasive spine surgery available for every patient?

No. The surgical approach depends on the specific diagnosis, spinal anatomy, severity and individual clinical circumstances.

4. Can I get a second opinion before spine surgery?

Yes. A specialist can review imaging, medical records, previous treatment and the proposed surgical plan as part of a second opinion.

5. How much does spinal neurosurgery cost?

Price is available on request. The final cost depends on consultation, imaging, surgery, anesthesia, hospitalization, rehabilitation and follow-up care.

Product Details

Product Name: Spinal Neurosurgery

Hospital: Cleveland Clinic

Brand: Cleveland Clinic

Country: United States

Specialty: Neurology & Neurosurgery

Service Type: Spinal Neurosurgery

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA