Spine

The spine surgeons at First State Orthopaedics Southern Division provide specialty experience and treatment for the common and complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disorders. Both of our spine surgeons are Fellowship trained in spine surgery and are regularly listed as Top Docs in Spine Surgery by Delaware Today.

We take great pride in the fact that our surgeons have a distinguished record of successful treatment of over 5,000 injured individuals. The First State Orthopaedics Southern Division spine team offers a full range of treatment for degenerative and traumatic conditions, including:

Minimally invasive techniques for lumbar discectomy and spinal fusions

Lumbar and Cervical Total Disc Replacement
Cervical Discectomy and fusion
Lumbar Discectomy and Fusion
Rehabilitation management of the injured worker
We also offer a wide array of nonoperative treatment techniques, including injections, physical therapy, and exercise.

Importantly, some of the prescribed spinal procedures can be performed at the First State Surgery Center. With the support of our patient-friendly staff, the expert spine surgeons at First State Orthopaedics Southern Division have dedicated their medical experience and expertise to making your life better.

Frequently Treated Problems:

Arthritic Disorders
Fractures
Failed Back Surgery
Nerve Compression
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Spondylosis
Spondylolysis
Spondylolisthesis
Instability
Cervical Pain/Whiplash
Post Traumatic Injury
Second Opinions

Our Services:

Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Disc Replacement
Fusion for Trauma
Lumbar Decompression and Fusion
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Minimally Invasive Techniques
Motion Sparing Technology

View additional animated procedures and information in our interactive education center.

Patient Center

Spine