Offered Spinal Fusion? Modern Alternatives You Should Know About

Offered Spinal Fusion? Modern Alternatives You Should Know About If you have been told you need a spinal fusion, motion-preserving surgical alternatives may exist for your specific diagnosis. In this video, we review clinical scenarios where fusion is routinely recommended and examine motion-preserving alternatives—including Cervical Disc Replacement (ACDA), Lumbar Disc Replacement (ProDisc-L), the TOPS System for spondylolisthesis, MIS Tubular Laminectomy, and 3R Microdiscectomy. --- ⏱️ Video Timestamps 0:00 – Offered Spinal Fusion: When Is It Necessary vs. Avoidable? 0:45 – Scenario 1: Cervical Disc Disease (ACDF vs. Cervical Disc Replacement) 1:30 – Scenario 2: Lumbar Disc Disease (Fusion vs. ProDisc-L) 2:15 – Scenario 3: Spondylolisthesis & Stenosis (TOPS System & Decompression) 3:00 – Scenario 4: Spinal Stenosis without Instability (MIS Tubular Laminectomy) 3:45 – Scenario 5: Herniated Discs (3R Discectomy & Barricaid Closure) 4:30 – 7 Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Agreeing to Fusion --- 🏥 Get a Second Opinion Not sure if spinal fusion is the right answer for you? Get an honest evaluation of your MRI and surgical options. Dr. Gene Katsevman is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon offering both in-person and telemedicine second opinion consultations. 📍 Naples Clinic: (239) 649-1662 📍 Fort Myers Clinic: (239) 437-1121 🌐 Request a Second Opinion Online: https://www.floridaspinesurgeon.org/c... --- ⚠️ Disclaimers & Disclosures AI Production Disclosure: This video and description were created with the assistance of Gemini AI. Data & Bias Disclosure: Clinical success rates, reoperation figures, and study data cited in this video (such as FDA IDE trials for ProDisc and the TOPS System) were conducted and reported by the respective device manufacturing companies and may carry inherent manufacturer bias. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute formal medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your specific medical condition. --- 🔍 Search Tags & Keywords #SpineSurgery #SpinalFusion #DiscReplacement #SecondOpinion #SpineHealth #MinimallyInvasiveSpineSurgery