Spinal Surgery: Kyphoplasty, Scoliosis, Discectomy & Laminectomy

Spinal surgery covers several procedures, each designed for a specific problem:

• Kyphoplasty – a minimally invasive procedure for painful vertebral compression fractures. A small balloon restores height to the collapsed vertebra and bone cement stabilizes it.
• Scoliosis surgery – corrects and stabilizes an abnormal sideways curve of the spine, usually with rods and screws (spinal fusion).
• Discectomy and artificial disc replacement – removes a damaged or herniated disc pressing on a nerve and, where appropriate, replaces it with an artificial disc to preserve movement.
• Laminectomy – removes part of the vertebra (the lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, often for spinal stenosis.

Spinal surgery may be considered when back or neck pain, nerve symptoms, deformity, or fractures do not improve with physiotherapy, medication, injections, or other treatment, or when there is significant pressure on the nerves.

Your spine surgeon will review your symptoms and imaging and explain which procedure, if any, is appropriate.

Your orthopaedic surgeon will review your symptoms, examination, and imaging and explain whether surgery is appropriate.

Spinal procedures are performed by qualified spine surgeons, orthopaedic or neurosurgical, in accredited hospitals. Many can be performed using minimally invasive techniques. Your surgeon will explain the procedure, potential risks, and recovery before you decide whether to proceed.

Recovery varies widely, from a short stay after kyphoplasty to a longer recovery after scoliosis surgery or fusion. Physiotherapy is usually part of recovery.

Recovery and rehabilitation are planned by your surgeon and physiotherapy team. Your Lewis Medix coordinator will arrange your recovery accommodation, private transport, 24/7 onsite support, and your travel home around their instructions.

When you are considering orthopaedic surgery, choosing the right provider and understanding their approach are important parts of the decision.

Lewis Medix connects you with carefully vetted, accredited medical providers experienced in orthopaedic surgery. We personally visit and review the medical partners in our network and help coordinate consultations so you can ask questions, understand the proposed treatment plan, and feel comfortable with the provider you choose.

Your medical team remains fully responsible for your medical treatment. Lewis Medix coordinates everything surrounding that care, including appointments, private transportation, comfortable recovery accommodations, travel logistics, 24/7 onsite support, and personalized concierge support throughout your stay.

Our role is to help you feel informed, prepared, and supported while your medical team focuses on your care.