Treatments at Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute

Name: Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute
Rating: 4.4

At Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute, we offer a comprehensive array of treatments for spine-related conditions. Combining cutting-edge medical techniques, minimally invasive procedures, and regenerative therapies, our goal is to provide patients with the most effective options available, tailored to their unique needs.

Comprehensive Spine Care Tailored to You

Our expert team, led by Dr. Michael Gerling, is dedicated to offering the highest level of care, ensuring the best outcomes through both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Our approach is centered on minimally invasive methods that promote faster recovery, reduced risk of complications, and a quicker return to daily activities.

Our Treatment Philosophy

At Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute, we take a holistic approach to spine care that integrates advanced surgical techniques, innovative minimally invasive treatments, and regenerative medicine to create comprehensive care plans for our patients. We understand the importance of providing options that not only address the condition at hand but also enhance overall recovery and improve long-term outcomes. Whether you are dealing with chronic back pain, a spinal injury, or a degenerative condition, we are committed to finding the most effective treatment for you.

Our team of experts utilizes state-of-the-art technology to perform a wide range of procedures, ensuring precision and safety at every step of the way. We are proud of our history of exceptionally low complication rates and rapid recovery times, which are a direct result of our commitment to employing the latest advancements in spine care.

Surgical Procedures

For patients with complex spinal conditions, our surgical procedures are designed to achieve long-term relief and restore functionality with as little disruption as possible. Our highly experienced surgeons specialize in the following procedures:

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF):
This procedure is commonly used to treat degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis in the neck. ACDF involves removing a damaged disc and fusing the adjacent vertebrae to provide stability and alleviate pain.
Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement:
This advanced procedure involves replacing a damaged cervical disc with an artificial disc to preserve motion in the neck and relieve pain caused by nerve compression.
Total Disc Replacement:
For patients with severe disc degeneration, total disc replacement can offer a solution by removing the damaged disc and replacing it with an artificial one, which can improve mobility and reduce pain.
Cervical Laminoplasty:
A surgical procedure designed to decompress the spinal cord and nerves in the neck by creating space within the vertebrae, often used to treat spinal stenosis.
Posterior Cervical Fusion:
Involves fusing the vertebrae in the neck through a posterior (back) approach to stabilize the spine and treat conditions such as fractures or degenerative diseases.
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF):
A minimally invasive approach to treating degenerative disc disease and other lumbar spine conditions by accessing the spine from the side to minimize muscle disruption and promote faster recovery.
Posterior Lumbar Fusion:
This procedure involves fusing the vertebrae in the lower back to treat spinal instability and various spinal conditions, including fractures, degenerative diseases, and deformities.
Radiculopathy:
Treatment aimed at addressing nerve root compression in the spine, which may involve surgical options such as discectomy or spinal decompression.
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Fixation Stabilization:
Used to treat chronic sacroiliac joint pain, this procedure fuses the sacroiliac joints in the pelvis to reduce pain and improve function.
Spinal Stenosis Surgery:
Aimed at treating spinal stenosis, this surgery involves relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves to alleviate symptoms like pain, numbness, and weakness.
SI Joint Fusion:
A specialized procedure used to treat sacroiliac joint dysfunction, involving the fusion of the joints to stabilize the area and reduce pain.

Ultra-Minimally Invasive Procedures

For patients seeking alternatives to traditional open surgery, our ultra-minimally invasive procedures focus on precision and faster recovery times, using the least invasive methods possible:

Endoscopic Discectomy: Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar:
This procedure uses a small camera and specialized instruments to remove herniated disc material through a tiny incision, reducing recovery time and minimizing tissue damage.
Epidural Injection:
A non-surgical treatment that involves injecting medication directly into the epidural space to reduce inflammation and relieve pain associated with conditions like sciatica and radiculopathy.
Facet Joint Injection:
Used to treat pain originating from the facet joints in the spine, this injection targets the joint with medication to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief.
Laminectomy:
A minimally invasive procedure designed to remove part of the vertebrae (the lamina) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, typically performed to treat spinal stenosis.
Medial Branch Block Injections:
These injections target the nerves that control pain from the spine’s facet joints, helping to diagnose the source of pain and provide temporary relief.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy:
A targeted, minimally invasive procedure to remove part of a herniated disc in the lumbar spine, relieving pressure on the nerves and reducing pain.
Lumbar Fusions:
A minimally invasive technique for stabilizing the lumbar spine by fusing two or more vertebrae together, often performed for degenerative disc disease or spinal instability.
Medial Branch Nerve Resection Rhizotomy:
A procedure that selectively destroys nerve roots in the spine to reduce chronic pain from facet joints.
SI Joint Injections:
Injection of medication into the sacroiliac joint to reduce inflammation and pain caused by dysfunction or injury to the joint.
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty:
These procedures involve the injection of medical-grade cement into a fractured vertebra to stabilize the spine and alleviate pain caused by vertebral fractures.

Regenerative Treatments

As part of our commitment to advancing spine care, we offer regenerative treatments that harness the body’s natural healing abilities to promote tissue repair and regeneration, offering alternative options for patients with chronic conditions:

Bone Marrow Aspirate Injections:
A minimally invasive treatment that uses the patient’s own bone marrow to promote healing and regeneration in the spine.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections:
PRP therapy uses concentrated platelets from the patient’s blood to accelerate tissue repair and reduce inflammation, helping to treat conditions like degenerative disc disease and tendonitis.
Exosomes:
These cellular components are used in regenerative medicine to promote healing and tissue repair, particularly in areas like the intervertebral discs.
Disk Cell and Scaffold Treatment:
A cutting-edge treatment that uses specialized disc cells and scaffolds to regenerate damaged intervertebral discs, potentially offering a non-surgical solution to disc degeneration.
Intradiscal Therapy:
This therapy involves injecting therapeutic agents directly into the intervertebral discs to promote regeneration and relieve chronic disc-related pain.

At Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute, we are committed to offering innovative, personalized treatment options designed to restore function and improve quality of life. Whether you are seeking relief from chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or exploring advanced regenerative treatments, our expert team is here to guide you toward the best possible outcome.

Minimally Invasive Procedures

Regenerative