Procedures We Perform

Managing all aspects of the spine, NJNBI offers an array of surgical options including:

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery

ACDF is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for relieving pressure on the nerve roots that causes pain, numbness or tingling in the neck and arm.

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)

ALIF is a surgical procedure performed to fuse vertebrae in the spine together to provide stability.

Cervical (Neck) Procedures

The cervical spine is comprised of seven vertebrae that begin at the base of the skull and connect to the top of the thoracic spine in the shoulder region.

Cervical Laminectomy

A cervical laminectomy is a procedure that relieves painful pressure on the spinal cord in patients with spinal stenosis.

Laminoplasty

A laminoplasty is a surgical procedure for creating more space in the spinal canal.

Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Lateral lumbar interbody fusion is a procedure that accesses the spine from incisions created on the side of the body.

Lumbar (Lower Back) Procedures

The lumbar spine is the lower portion of the back that curves inward toward the abdomen.

Lumbar Decompression Surgery

Lumbar decompression surgery treats spinal stenosis, a condition in which the spinal nerve roots are compressed by degenerated portions of the lumbar spine.

Lumbar Fusion

Lumbar Fusion is a procedure where the vertebrae in the lower back are surgically joined together, minimizing any movement of the vertebrae themselves.

Lumbar Laminectomy

A laminectomy, also known as a decompression surgery, is a surgical procedure that relieves pressure on the spinal nerves or cord.

Lumbar Microdiscectomy

A lumbar microdiscectomy is where an incision is made on the disc herniation to remove the portion creating pressure on the nerve roots.

Microdisectomy

A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure conducted to relieve nerve impingement (pinched nerves) and allow the nerves to heal.

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

Minimally invasive spine surgery is a procedure using specialized techniques and instruments allowing Dr. LaRocca to operate with few effects on the body.

Posterior & Anterior Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgery performed to permanently connect two or more vertebrae in the spine together for stability, eliminating motion.

Posterior Cervical Laminotomy

A posterior laminotomy is a procedure typically performed on the cervical (neck) region of the spine for relieving pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion is a procedure performed to fuse the vertebrae in the lumbar region of the spine together for stability.

Scoliosis Fusion Surgery

Scoliosis fusion surgery is a procedure for correcting the curvature of the spine resulting from disc degeneration of the spine.

Thoracic (Middle Back) Procedures

The thoracic spine consists of the upper and middle sections of the back, extending approximately five inches past the end of the shoulder blades and connecting to lumbar spine.

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion is a surgical procedure conducted to fuse the vertebrae in the lumbar region into solid bone for stability.

Neck & Back Surgical Procedures

When spine surgery is recommended, trust Dr. Sandro LaRocca at New Jersey Neck & Back Institute, P.C. Dr. LaRocca is a board certified, skilled surgeon with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the spine.

His commitment to excellence has helped patients all throughout Mercer and Ocean Counties find the relief they need from their spinal injury or disorder, even when other treatments have failed.

When it seems like nothing can help your neck and back pain, turn to NJNBI.

Spine Surgeries Offered at NJNBI

In order to treat a range of spine problems of the cervical (neck), thoracic (chest) and lumbar (lower back) regions, Dr. LaRocca utilizes the most advanced surgical tools and techniques. He specializes in standard and minimally invasive procedures, as well as computer-assisted spine surgery using smart instrumentation and software.

The following spine procedures are offered at New Jersey Neck & Back Institute, P.C.:

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion – Instrumented – Two vertebrae in the neck are fused together with a bone graft, titanium plate and screws in order to relieve pressure on the nerve roots or spinal cord caused by degenerative disc disease, disc herniation and other conditions
Cervical Laminectomy, Fusion – Instrumented – The lamina (back part of a vertebra) is removed in order to enlarge the spinal canal and help relieve pressure on the nerves
Cervical Laminoplasty – A decompression procedure to help spinal stenosis, spinal tumors, syringomyelia and cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Posterior Cervical Laminotomy – A portion of the lamina is removed to help relieve pressure on the spinal cord
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) – The patient’s spine is accessed through small incisions made on the side of the body in order to remove disc material and fuse the vertebrae together with a cage, bone graft and sometimes screws
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) – Removes a large portion of a degenerated disc and replaces it with bone graft materials before fusing the vertebrae together; screws and rods can provide additional stabilization
Lumbar Laminectomy – When bony overgrowths compress the spinal column, this procedure relieves radiating symptoms, such as weakness, numbness and tingling
Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion – Instrumented – Helps correct spinal stenosis by removing the lamina, inserting bone grafts and using instrumentation to stabilize
Lumbar Minimally Invasive Discectomy – Removes a portion of a herniated disc through a small incision in the skin
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) – Vertebrae are fused together through an incision in the back to help relieve pain from spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease or disc herniation
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) – An incision is made in the back in order to access the affected vertebrae and fuse them together using bone graft material and stabilizing screws and rods

For more information, scroll through the list of spine problems below and click the name of the condition to view the animation.

To determine whether spine surgery is the best course of action for you, Dr. LaRocca will first conduct a thorough evaluation. After reviewing your medical history, physical exam and scans, he’ll be able to determine which type of surgery, if any, is most effective for your individual needs.

Schedule a Consultation

Whether you have a spine injury, disorder or disease, surgery can often be the answer. Even though surgery is usually a last resort, it can often yield very good to excellent outcomes. To receive expert surgical care for herniated discs, spinal stenosis, adult degenerative scoliosis, spondylolisthesis and more, schedule an appointment with Dr. LaRocca and his team. For more information, call 609-896-0020 today.