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Spine Surgery
With expert spine care, we deliver advanced interventions using the latest technologies and techniques, tailored to your unique needs, from minimally invasive spine surgery to complex spine surgery. Our progressive approach ensures personalized treatment, optimal recovery, and long-term success for a healthier life.
What We Treat
If surgery is the best option for you, our team will create a personalized treatment plan for your individual needs, including:
A spinal curvature often requiring surgical correction in severe cases
Spinal curvature caused by degeneration of discs and joints, leading to instability and pain.
A continuation or progression of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis into adulthood.
An abnormal curvature or alignment of the spine, often involving multiple degenerative or structural changes.
A surgical procedure to remove part or all of a herniated or damaged spinal disc to relieve nerve compression and alleviate pain.
Misalignment or curvature of the cervical spine, requiring complex surgical intervention for stabilization and correction.
Complex spine surgery refers to the difficulty, risks, length of recovery or number of spine levels involved.
A condition where a defect or fracture in the vertebra is present from birth, potentially leading to instability or deformity.
Severe spinal curvature that begins early in life, sometimes requiring complex surgical interventions during growth.
Persistent or recurring pain and symptoms following prior spinal surgery.
Spinal misalignment resulting from complications or unintended outcomes of a previous spinal fusion.
A minimally invasive procedure where a balloon is inserted and inflated to restore vertebral height, followed by injecting bone cement to stabilize the spine.
The surgical removal of the lamina (the back part of the vertebra) to relieve spinal cord or nerve compression caused by conditions like spinal stenosis.
Techniques using small incisions and specialized instruments to treat spinal conditions with reduced tissue damage, faster recovery, and less pain.
Abnormal growths or lesions in the spinal cord that may require surgical removal or stabilization.
A treatment for instability, deformity, or degenerative conditions of the spine through stabilization and fusion.
Both are implantable devices used to manage chronic pain. Spinal stimulators deliver electrical impulses, while intrathecal pumps release medication directly into the spinal fluid.
Abnormal clusters of blood vessels in or around the spine that could cause compression or bleeding.
A minimally invasive procedure where bone cement is injected into fractured vertebrae to stabilize the spine and reduce pain.
A procedure to correct issues or complications from an earlier spine surgery, such as persistent pain, hardware failure, or incomplete healing.
The treatment of abnormal sideways curvatures of the spine in both children and adults, ranging from observation to surgical intervention.
Surgical or nonsurgical methods used to address abnormal curvatures or misalignments of the spine, such as scoliosis or kyphosis.
Surgical realignment of vertebrae to correct instability or deformities caused by conditions where the bones have shifted or rotated.
A revision surgery to address non-healed spinal fusions or repair/replace broken surgical hardware.
Treatment of fractured vertebrae caused by injuries, often involving stabilization, realignment, or fusion to restore spinal integrity.
Why Choose TMH
TMH is the only facility in the region selected by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery. Blue Distinction Centers® are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high-quality patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality organizations. Our expertly trained spine and neurosurgeons are focused on providing the highest-quality care for your spinal surgery.
Revisional Spine Surgery
If you've undergone spine surgery but continue to experience pain or limited mobility, you're not alone. Many patients face challenges after their initial procedure — a condition often referred to as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare offers advanced revision spine surgery tailored to your unique needs. Our fellowship-trained spine and neurosurgeon, Griffin Baum, MD, MSc, explains how he evaluates each case, plans for surgical correction and helps patients regain comfort and confidence.
Explore the FAQ section below to learn more about revisional spine surgery at TMH.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. While surgery can be a successful solution for chronic pain, it’s not the best option for everyone. If our team determines that another form of pain management is better for you, we’ll guide you to the right treatment.
Yes. At TMH, our goal is to help you live a safe, pain-free life. Our surgeons, including Dr. Baum, specialize in treating failed back surgery syndrome and performing revision surgeries.
Chronic pain after surgery can result from various causes. It might not mean the previous procedure failed but could indicate a different condition or a new problem. During your consultation, your provider will perform a physical exam and review imaging to determine if additional surgery could help. Symptoms of failed back surgery may include chronic pain in the back, neck, or legs, ranging from dull aches to sharp, burning sensations.
At TMH, we tailor care to each patient. Your journey begins with a clinic visit to discuss your pain with a provider. Together, you’ll decide the best approach, which may or may not involve surgery. If surgery is recommended, imaging will help create a custom plan. On the day of surgery, your surgeon will meet with you to review the plan and answer any last-minute questions. After the procedure, your surgeon will check in to ensure you’re on track for recovery.
Following surgery, your surgeon will assess your progress and ensure your needs were met. Your care team may recommend working with our Neuro Rehabilitation team to design a personalized recovery plan, which could include occupational, physical, or speech therapy.
