2015 - August Blogs

Lumbar Disc Prolapse Treatments

02/25/2019 By: Dr. Luis Tumilian

A lumbar disc prolapse is also often referred to as a slipped or herniated disc. It is a condition that can occur anywhere along the spine but is most often seen in the lower back and is one of the leading causes of back pain amongst Americans. Fortunately, it is a condition that Dr. Luis M. Tumialán routinely treats in his practice. Dr. Tumialán can talk you through the various treatments options available to you and help you identify the one that provides the best long term relief from your symptoms.

What Are the Benefits of a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Laminectomy Procedure?

November 26, 2024 By: Luis Manuel Tumialan MD

Back pain causing radiating pain into one leg or both is one of the most common health complaints, often due to spinal issues such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease.  Physical therapy and injections are always first line methods.  But when nonoperative treatments fail to alleviate the pain, surgical intervention is an option. For patients with compression of the nerves in their lumbar spine, a lumbar laminectomy will alleviate that compression.  There are several ways to perform a laminectomy.   A traditional midline approach is still commonly done in several centers.  A minimally invasive approach offers numerous benefits over traditional open surgery. Dr. Luis M. Tumialán provides expert insight into the advantages of this advanced surgical technique and how it can improve outcomes for patients.

What are treatment options for a herniated lumbar disc?

03/15/2019 By: Dr. Tumilian

Lower back pain is a very common occurrence and is one of the primary causes of days taken off work across the United States. There can be many different causes of lower back pain, and in many cases the problem may resolve itself without ever really finding out what was causing you to experience the discomfort. One fairly well-diagnosed reason to experience lower back is a condition known as a herniated lumbar disc.

What is a Foraminotomy?

November 26, 2019 By: Dr. Luis Tumialán

The physiology of the spine is fairly complex. Most people are aware that it’s comprised of a column of building blocks called vertebrae, and between each vertebra is a gel-filled disc that helps the spine to flex,  bend and absorb impact, like shock absorbers in a car The vertebrae have openings on each side called foramen, or neuroforamen. The spinal nerves pass through these openings, traveling from the spinal cord and out to various parts of your body.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MINIMALLY INVASIVE POSTERIOR CERVICAL FORAMINOTOMY

August 24, 2015 By: Luis Manuel Tumialan MD

At our practice, a full suite of minimally invasive spine surgery procedures allows us to resolve a variety of painful and often complex issues using the most conservative methods available. This approach allows our patients to enjoy such benefits as improved safety, reduced trauma to healthy tissues, and dramatically shorter and more comfortable healing times.