Do I Need Surgery for Back Pain?

Back pain may have any number of causes, both obvious, and less apparent. For example, obvious sources of back pain may be from an injury, such as while playing sports. Physical trauma by way of an auto accident, motorcycle accident, or a slip and fall are also obvious causes of back pain. But what about back pain with no clear cause?

Top Los Angeles Spine Surgeon Dr. K. Rad Payman has seen back pain resulting from myriad causes including repetitive use injuries, degenerative diseases, pinched nerves, herniated discs, spinal malformations, stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), or just from aging and wear and tear.

One main factor will determine whether you need spinal surgery to treat your back pain. That is determining the source of the pain. Dr. K. Rad Payman will review all your imaging results from X-rays, MRI or CTs to pinpoint the source of your back pain. Once the source is identified, he will be able to prescribe the most effective course of treatment to restore your quality of life.

Am I a Candidate for Spine Surgery in LA?

Determining whether spine surgery is a viable solution to your pain, will require a full examination, including imaging tests. Many men and women in Los Angeles who experience back pain will be candidates for minimally invasive back surgery.

What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Minimally invasive spine surgery refers to a type of surgery which has the following benefits:

• Smaller incisions (less scarring, and less risk of infection)
• Faster recovery times
• Less pain while recovering
• Quicker return to your normal activities

Conditions Treated by Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Los Angeles:

Men and women in Los Angeles experiencing back pain from the following conditions may reap wonderful benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery:

• Spinal Stenosis (Lumbar and Cervical)
• Sciatica
• Disc Herniation
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Spondylolisthesis
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Meningioma
• Spinal Cord Injury and Spinal Trauma
• Spinal Compression Fractures

If you are suffering from back pain, consult a top-rated Los Angeles spine surgeon for a consultation. Dr. K. Rad Payman, MD trained at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s top medical schools. He received additional training in orthopedic surgery at UCLA and completed a prestigious spine fellowship at the University Hospitals of Cleveland.

Dr. Payman is a board-certified Los Angeles spine surgeon who specializes in reconstructive cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgery including the most advanced techniques of minimally invasive and micro surgical spinal procedures. He performs spinal fusion, spinal disc replacement, laminectomy and other procedures for spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and more.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Payman, Call 818-501-2011 today.