Spinal microdiscectomy — with and without fusion, on all levels of the spine to correct herniated discs
Lumbar microdissection — to solve compression problems
Craniotomies to treat aneurysms or remove tumors
Spine stabilization — to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
Intracranial aneurysm coiling — to prevent aneurysms from rupturing
Carotid endarterectomy — to treat narrowing of the arteries from the heart to the head (carotid stenosis), which is a common cause of stroke. See Interventional Radiology.
Safe and Successful Outcomes
Providence goes beyond the basics when it comes to patient safety. Here are some of the techniques our neurosurgeons use to make sure you have a safe as well as successful experience:
Intraoperative fluoroscopy — provides imaging throughout procedures.
Nerve integrity monitoring — allows surgeons to make sure they have accomplished their goals while the patient is still in surgery.
State-of-the-art microscopes — puts more eyes on you in the operating room. Our Zeiss system has monitors, so the operating staff sees what the surgeon does. Its unparalleled resolution also affords greater precision.