Spine Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital

Spine Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital provides specialized evaluation and surgical treatment for selected conditions affecting the spine, spinal cord, discs and nerve roots. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include spinal decompression, fusion, minimally invasive procedures, deformity correction and complex spine surgery.

Price

Why Price on Request?

The cost depends on the spinal condition, complexity of surgery, imaging, surgical technique, anesthesia, implants, hospitalization and rehabilitation required. A personalized estimate can be provided according to the patient's treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Spine Surgery?

Spine surgery includes procedures designed to treat selected conditions affecting the vertebrae, discs, spinal cord and nerve roots when surgical treatment is clinically appropriate.

Who May Need Spine Surgery?

Patients may be evaluated for surgery for:

• Spinal stenosis

• Herniated discs

• Nerve compression

• Spinal cord compression

• Spinal tumors

• Spinal deformities

• Instability

• Complex degenerative spine conditions

Spine Consultation

A specialist may review:

• Back or neck pain

• Weakness

• Numbness

• Tingling

• Walking difficulties

• Previous injuries

• Previous spine surgery

• Medical history

• Diagnostic imaging

Spine Imaging

Evaluation may include:

• X-rays

• MRI

• CT scans

• Other specialized imaging

Imaging helps identify structural abnormalities and supports surgical planning.

Spinal Decompression

Decompression surgery is designed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.

It may be considered for selected patients with significant nerve or spinal cord compression.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion may be performed when stabilization of one or more spinal segments is necessary.

It may be considered for selected conditions involving:

• Instability

• Degeneration

• Deformity

• Certain spinal injuries

Herniated Disc Surgery

A herniated disc can place pressure on nearby nerves.

For selected patients with persistent or significant symptoms, surgery may be considered to relieve nerve compression.

Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Spinal stenosis can narrow the spinal canal and place pressure on neural structures.

Surgical decompression may be considered for appropriately selected patients.

Cervical Spine Surgery

Cervical spine procedures may treat selected conditions involving the neck, spinal cord or nerve roots.

Procedures may include:

• Decompression

• Fusion

• Other specialized cervical procedures

Lumbar Spine Surgery

Lumbar spine surgery may address selected conditions affecting the lower back, including:

• Nerve compression

• Disc disorders

• Spinal stenosis

• Instability

Complex Spine Surgery

Complex cases may involve:

• Previous spinal surgery

• Significant deformity

• Multiple spinal levels

• Tumors

• Severe degeneration

• Neurological compression

These cases may require detailed multidisciplinary planning.

Spinal Tumor Surgery

Selected tumors involving the spine or spinal cord may require surgical evaluation.

Treatment can involve coordination between:

• Neurosurgery

• Orthopedic spine specialists

• Oncology

• Radiation oncology

• Radiology

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

For selected conditions, minimally invasive approaches may help reduce tissue disruption.

Suitability depends on the patient's diagnosis and anatomy.

Spinal Deformity Surgery

Specialized spine surgery may be considered for selected patients with significant spinal deformities requiring correction or stabilization.

Intraoperative Neurological Monitoring

For selected complex procedures, neurological monitoring may be used to help assess important neural structures during surgery.

Postoperative Spine Care

After surgery, patients may receive monitoring for:

• Neurological function

• Pain

• Mobility

• Wound healing

• Spinal stability

• Potential complications

Spine Rehabilitation

Recovery may include:

• Physical therapy

• Strengthening

• Mobility training

• Functional rehabilitation

• Gradual return to normal activities

Spine Surgery Second Opinion

Patients may seek a second opinion regarding:

• Need for surgery

• Decompression

• Fusion

• Disc surgery

• Deformity correction

• Tumor surgery

• Minimally invasive approaches

• Nonsurgical alternatives

International Patients

International patients should provide:

• MRI/CT scans

• X-rays

• Spine specialist reports

• Previous surgical records

• Laboratory results

• Medication list

• Previous treatment history

Benefits of Specialized Spine Surgery

Specialized spine services may provide:

• Detailed neurological and orthopedic evaluation

• Advanced imaging review

• Personalized surgical planning

• Decompression procedures

• Spinal fusion

• Minimally invasive techniques

• Complex spine surgery

• Rehabilitation coordination

Why Choose Massachusetts General Hospital for Spine Surgery?

Massachusetts General Hospital provides multidisciplinary spine care for complex conditions involving the spine, spinal cord and nerve roots, with collaboration between neurosurgical, orthopedic, neurological, oncology and rehabilitation specialists when appropriate.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Spine consultation

• MRI/CT/X-rays

• Preoperative testing

• Surgeon fees

• Anesthesia

• Surgery

• Implants

• Hospitalization

• Medications

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up care

A personalized cost estimate should be requested according to the patient's diagnosis and procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What conditions can require spine surgery?

Selected patients with spinal stenosis, herniated discs, nerve compression, spinal deformity, instability and spinal tumors may require surgery.

2. Does every patient with back pain need surgery?

No. Many spinal conditions can be managed with nonsurgical treatments. Surgery is considered when clinically appropriate.

3. What is spinal decompression?

Spinal decompression is a procedure intended to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.

4. What is spinal fusion?

Spinal fusion is a procedure used in selected cases to stabilize spinal segments.

5. How much does spine surgery cost?

Price is available on request. Costs depend on the procedure, imaging, implants, anesthesia, hospitalization and rehabilitation.

Product Details

Product Name: Spine Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital

Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital

Brand: Massachusetts General Hospital

Country: United States

Specialty: Orthopadic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Service Type: Spine Surgery

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA