Micro Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Discectomy
Surgical procedures Micro Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Discectomy A micro endoscopic posterior cervical discectomy is a surgical procedure used to relieve neck and radiating arm pain caused by a herniated or diseased disc. The surgery removes bone or disc herniation as needed to relieve a compressed root nerve. Because this procedure is micro endoscopic, you can have it […]
Micro Endoscopic Discectomy
Surgical procedures Micro Endoscopic Discectomy A micro endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve pain caused by a herniated disc pressing on a nerve root. See the top-left illustration. You can have this procedure done at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) as a same-day surgery. For this operation, your back surgeon uses a tubular retractor system […]
Endoscopic Discectomy – METRX
Surgical procedures Endoscopic Discectomy – METRX MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER SURGERY? METRx® stands for Minimal Exposure Tubular Retractor. It’s a minimally invasive surgical procedure — so it requires only a very small incision — on your lumbar (low back) spine. The objective of any minimally invasive procedure is to accomplish […]
Dekompressor Discectomy
Surgical procedures Dekompressor Discectomy A dekompressor discectomy is a procedure to remove the section of a herniated disc that is irritating a nerve and causing you pain. This is known as a minimally invasive procedure because the surgeon uses a small needle-like instrument guided by a fluoroscope instead of using a scalpel. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts a […]
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion
Surgical procedures Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion If you’re suffering from severe neck and back pain in South Carolina, the cause may be nerve compression, meaning your spinal nerves are being impinged in some way. If the condition exists in your neck, you may experience pain, numbness and weakness as well. An anterior cervical discectomy & […]
Corpectomy vs. Discectomy
No one wants to have back surgery. But if your pain and limitations have reached the point where you find yourself considering this option, then have a conversation with your spinal medicine specialist at the Southeastern Spine Institute. The advantages of improving your quality of life may outweigh the risks and downtime associated with even […]
What Makes the Southeastern Spine Institute Special?
Why Do I Get the Best Care There? At the Southeastern Spine Institute, quality patient care and verifiable results matter the most. Back pain is often debilitating, forcing you to sit on the sidelines of your life instead of fully participating. The back pain specialists in this Mt. Pleasant, SC facility represent the very best […]
Steven C. Poletti, M.D.
Doctors Steven C. Poletti, M.D. Education and Background Board Certification and Associations A Life in Spine Medicine Education and Background Dr. Poletti co-founded The Southeastern Spine Institute 30 years ago. Since then, Dr. Poletti has grown Southeastern Spine (SSI); adding physicians in all areas of spine medicine while utilizing the latest technologies found anywhere in […]
Blog – Surgery
Blog – Surgery CATEGORIES Conditions & Diagnosis Exercise Tips FAQ & General Discussions Pain-Free Life Post Surgery Recovery Prevent Falls Protect Your Knees Spine Health Tips Surgery Travel To Charleston Treatments View all What Is Minimally Invasive Back Surgery? January 4, 2021 If you’ve been told you need to have surgery on your back, that […]
Glossary of Medical Definitions
Resources Glossary of medical definitions The Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) wants you to understand what you need to know about your back and spine. We’ve compiled a list of the medical terms we use when talking about back care in Charleston. Find the short, easy-to-understand medical definitions we’ve provided for you as part of our […]