Spinal Procedures in Seattle, WA
Dr. Edward Jung is the Seattle area’s leading spinal surgeon. As a board-certified spine specialist, Dr. Jung is expertly trained in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the neck and back using advanced surgical techniques. If you have been diagnosed with a condition such as herniated disk, degenerative disc disease, or spinal stenosis and are in need of surgery, call to request an appointment at our spine surgery office in Seattle.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Dr. Jung uses special surgical tools to access the damaged area of your spine without harming the muscles and tissue around it. When compared to traditional -or- “open” procedures, MIS consistently sees better outcomes.
Cervical Disc Replacement
Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement is a surgery to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck. Compared to traditional cervical fusion, during disc replacement surgery, a device is placed that mimics the natural motion of the disc.
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
This procedure is used to fuse discs in the treatment of lower back and leg pain. By entering through the abdomen, back muscle and nerves are left untouched and a larger implant can be used allowing for better initial stability.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Microdecompression
Minimally-Invasive Lumbar Microdecompression (MILM) is a surgical procedure used to treat spinal stenosis and herniated discs. MILM is an alternative to a traditional “open” laminectomy.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a combined minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove damaged or injured disc material from the spine in the neck and relieve the pain associated with compressed spinal nerves.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Microdiscectomy
A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive spine surgery to remove portions of a damaged spinal disc in order to relieve back pain. During the procedure, only the affected portion of the disc is removed to leave the majority of the disc intact and maintain the integrity of the spine.
Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (Mi-TLIF)
This minimally invasive technique utilizes state-of-the-art screws and intraoperative guidance to minimize tissue trauma in this procedure. A small incision is made on the patient’s back to access the lumbar spine. Patients tend to experience less post-surgical pain and recover faster from surgery using this approach.
Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF)
Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the removal of damaged intervertebral disc and bone, and fusing of two adjacent spinal vertebrae.
Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
A posterior cervical decompression is a complex spine surgery done to alleviate severe compression on the spinal cord and nerves. Specialized instrumentation is placed to provide stability and allow for fusion to develop.
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF) is a minimally-invasive procedure used to treat leg or back pain generally caused by degenerative disc disease. The procedure is performed through the patient’s side, avoiding the major muscles of the back.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive surgical procedure performed on the spine using an endoscope, which is a small, flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it. This allows Dr. Jung to access and treat various spinal conditions through small incisions, avoiding the need for large traditional open surgeries.
Mobi-C
The Mobi-C Cervical Disc is one of the most widely used cervical discs in the world. An artificial disc like Mobi-C is an option instead of a fusion that will also be placed inside the disc space to restore height and remove pressure on the pinched nerves. Mobi-C is designed to allow normal motion of the neck.
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