The Most Advanced Treatments for a Wide Range of Neck and Back Disorders
Larry Lee, MD, is currently in Brockton MA as part of the Signature Orthopedic team. Before joining Signature Orthopedics, he was in private practice in Denver CO. He practiced medicine at South Denver Spine and then Carepoint Neurosurgery and Spine. A Boston native, Dr. Lee attended college at Washington University in St. Louis and then medical school in Philadelphia at Drexel University College of Medicine. After an orthopedic residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, he completed a spine fellowship at the University of Southern California.
Minimally invasive procedure that relieves pressure on a nerve
When there is something pushing on a nerve root, you are likely to experience:
Minimally invasive procedure that relieves pain and stabilizes the spine
It is typically performed, when possible, as an alternative to the more common spinal fusion surgery that joins two or more vertebrae together.
No fusion required, motion preserving
Can return home same day of surgery.
Relieves pain, achieves better alignment and opens possibility for increased activity.
Fusion which joins two or more vertebrae together, motion limiting
One to three months post-operation. The worst pain is generally over within a month of surgery.
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is the latest technology available to perform spinal surgeries through small, less than one-inch-long incisions. It involves the use of special surgical instruments, devices and advanced imaging techniques to visualize and perform the surgery
When you come in for a consultation, we will assess your current condition and evaluate the best treatment options for attaining more balanced posture
Each person’s spine condition or injury is unique and I look at care and treatment the same way. I want to help you find your best path back to your normal life as quickly as possible.
If you think you might be a candidate for surgery or would like help evaluating your best treatment options, please visit me at my practice, Carepoint Neurosurgery & Spine, or contact me below