Eduardo J. Perez, M.D. D.A.B.N.S.
Complex Spine Neurosurgeon
Revision Spine Surgery Q&A
What is revision spine surgery?
Revision spine surgery refers to procedures that correct previous spine surgeries that fail to provide the expected outcomes.
Spine surgery is complex, and though many people get good results, some may continue to experience pain and discomfort following their surgery. This is known as failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) or failed spine.
FBSS isn’t a syndrome but a condition where you continue to have chronic back pain following surgical intervention. This continued pain may occur for any number of reason, including:
- An underlying medical condition such as diabetes
- Formation of scar tissue at the surgical site
- Failure of bone fusion
- Hardware failure
- Recurring herniated disc
No matter the cause of your continued back pain, you may be searching for treatments to help you get long-term relief. Dr. Perez has extensive experience with failed spine surgery and can perform even the most complex procedures to help you get the relief you need.
Am I a candidate for revision spine surgery?
Dr. Perez determines if you’re a candidate for revision spine surgery during a consultation.
He reviews your symptoms, medical and surgical history, and performs a physical exam. Dr. Perez also runs imaging tests to better understand the underlying cause of your continued back pain.
Dr. Perez uses the information gathered during your evaluation to determine if he can help you get relief from your back pain with revision spine surgery. You may be a candidate if your doctor feels confident he can fix the underlying cause of your ongoing back pain.
Conditions Dr. Perez can correct with revision spine surgery include:
- Recurring herniated disc
- Infection
- Hardware failure
- Lack of bone fusion (pseudoarthrosis)
Dr. Perez also performs revision spine surgery if you’re experiencing degenerative changes to the areas adjacent to your original spine surgery.
How is an adult spine deformity treated?
Treatment for an adult spine deformity depends on the severity of the deformity and symptoms. When possible, Dr. Perez takes a conservative approach recommending lifestyle changes to improve posture, bracing, physical therapy, and medication to manage symptoms.
If your deformity is severe and affecting your quality of life, Dr. Perez may recommend spine surgery. The type of surgery he performs depends on deformity type and location. Options include spinal fusion, spinal decompression, and spinal reconstruction.
Dr. Perez performs vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty for compression fractures with kyphosis, which are minimally invasive procedures to restore vertebral strength and height. He specializes in complex spine procedures and utilizes the most effective tools and techniques for the best possible outcomes.
An adult spine deformity may affect how you live your life. To discuss treatment options, call the office of Dr. Perez or book an appointment online today.