Revision spine surgery addresses problems that persist or develop after a previous spinal operation. These complex cases require experienced surgeons.
Common Reasons for Revision
- Adjacent segment disease
- Hardware failure (broken screws, rods)
- Pseudoarthrosis (non-healing fusion)
- Recurrent disc herniation
- Persistent stenosis
- Infection
Our Approach
- Thorough evaluation of previous operative reports and imaging
- Advanced imaging with metal artifact reduction
- Careful surgical planning to navigate prior scarring
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring
Common Symptoms
- Persistent or recurrent pain after spine surgery
- New neurological symptoms
- Hardware prominence or pain
- Loss of spinal alignment
- Infection signs after prior surgery
- Worsening function despite previous treatment
Treatment Options
Revision decompression surgery
Hardware revision or removal
Revision fusion with new instrumentation
Adjacent segment surgery
Pseudoarthrosis repair
Dr. Marcus Stephens and Dr. Jerry Walters II
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Providing expert revision spine surgery treatment at Nova Brain and Spine of GA in Hampton, Georgia. Serving patients throughout Southern Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.