Dr. George Kakoulides provides minimally invasive spine surgery and traditional (open) spine surgery. Traditional spine surgery is performed via one large incision on the targeted area, whereas minimally invasive spine surgeries are performed via extremely small incisions. Minimally invasive spine surgery is safer and more effective, involves minimal bleeding, and reduces the risk of post-treatment complications. Dr. Kakoulides only recommends minimally invasive spine surgery as a last resort if all non-invasive solutions fail.
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Dr. Kakoulides performed a lower back surgery on me, and I couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon. After my back finally gave out, I placed a call to him, and he returned my call within an hour. Once it was determined that I needed a surgery, he explained it all to me. I am now seven months out of surgery and I feel great. Thank you!
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MICRODISCECTOMY
Microdiscectomy surgery on Long Island (microdecompression) is a minimally invasive spine surgery for patients suffering from severe spinal disorders that cause nerve compression, such as degenerative disc disease and disc herniation. The procedure involves using a specialized robotic microscope to decompress the affected nerve roots and remove the damaged components of the spine, thus alleviating pressure on the nerves. This procedure alleviates the symptoms of nerve radiculopathy.
The microdiscectomy procedure is performed using a surgical microscope that decompresses the pinched nerve roots and spinal cord. The surgeon carefully spreads the muscles and soft tissues around the damaged discs, ensuring minimal muscular disruption. Furthermore, the incision used for this procedure is extremely small, minimizing the need for extended downtime. This is one of the least invasive techniques to remove diseased discs and restore spine stability.
MICRODISCECTOMY BENEFITS
- Performed as a minimally invasive procedure
- Only involves one small incision spanning 16-18mm
- Involves minimal muscle and soft tissue disruption
- Negligible loss of blood during the procedure
- Optimal precision and safety
- Alleviates symptoms of nerve compression
- Removes the damaged or herniated discs
- Involves minimal downtime and recovery period
ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY FUSION
ACDF spine surgery on Long Island is a last resort solution to cervical (neck) disc herniation. The spine surgeon carefully removes all the bulging, herniated parts of the damaged spinal disc or the complete spinal disc from the neck, thus alleviating pressure from the surrounding nerve roots. After removing the damaged spinal disc, the surgeon places bone graft material between the vertebrae to facilitate spinal stability.
Anterior cervical discectomy fusion is a complex surgical procedure, and it should only be attempted after all other conservative solutions have been tried. Dr. Kakoulides diagnoses the root cause of your cervical disc herniation and identifies the affected spinal discs to curate the ideal treatment plan. The conservative treatment may start with medications, physical therapy, and injections, and a discectomy fusion is attempted if all other solutions fail.
ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY FUSION BENEFITS
- Alleviate neck pain, arm pain, and other symptoms of cervical disc herniation
- Free the surrounding nerve roots from the bulging discs
- Alleviate the symptoms of cervical nerve radiculopathy
- Restore complete spinal stability
- Performed as a minimally invasive procedure
- Involves minimal downtime and recovery period
- Address the root cause of cervical pain; not just the external symptoms
WHY CHOOSE
GEORGE KAKOULIDES, MD
Dr. George Kakoulides is one of the country’s leading board-certified neurosurgeons, with numerous offices across Long Island. He believes patients no longer have to travel to New York City, away from their families and support systems. Dr. Kakoulides provides world-class spine care here on Long Island, closer to home. If you have the symptoms of severe nerve compression or spinal disorders, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Kakoulides today.
MOBI-C CERVICAL DISC REPLACEMENT
Cervical disc replacement is a minimally invasive spine surgery wherein a diseased, damaged, or herniated spinal disc is replaced with a medical implant. Spinal discs are soft, cushion-like discs that absorb the shock of spinal movements, allowing you to stretch, twist, and move without pain or discomfort. Over time, age-related wear and tear, injuries, and other factors can lead to tears in the intervertebral discs, eventually leading to disc herniation or other problems.
Dr. Kakoulides performs cervical disc replacement using the cutting-edge, FDA-approved Mobi-C cervical disc. Mobi-C has now been used on over 17,000 patients across 25 countries. It’s a bone-sparing procedure that doesn’t involve chisel cuts into the vertebrae of the cervical spine, so the risk of complications is minimal.
MOBI-C BENEFITS
- Performed as a minimally invasive spine surgery
- Only involves two to three small incisions
- Removes the damaged and herniated cervical discs
- Alleviates the symptoms of nerve radiculopathy
- Replaces the torn and thinning discs with an artificial disc
- Mobi-C resembles the natural movement of cervical discs
- Minimal downtime and recovery period
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