Spinal Fusion in NJ

Spinal fusion in NJ should only be performed by spinal surgeons (neurosurgeons or orthopedic surgeons) who have undergone highly specialized training in complex spinal surgery. A board certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, Dr. John D. Lipani spent several years at the Delaware Valley Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center at Jefferson, one of the nation’s 16 centers of excellence for spinal disorders and completed a fellowship at NYU Medical Center in neurosurgery with a focus on complex spinal surgery. His many years of experience treating complex spinal conditions have contributed to consistent superior outcomes.  Dr. Lipani treats patients in the greater Princeton New Jersey and surrounding areas including New York, Boston, Pennsylvania and Delaware as well as international patients from Europe.  In addition, a large portion of Dr. Lipani’s patients are individuals who have failed surgery with other surgeons.

There are two main goals when performing spinal fusion in NJ: 1) restore structural integrity of the spinal column and 2) decompress and protect the spinal cord and nerve roots from compression. These goals are achieved by first removing parts of the bony spinal column that constrict or compress the neural elements and then stabilizing the spinal column to prevent further injury.  Fusion is performed by joining two or more segments of vertebrae together.  The vertebrae are held together with titanium hardware while bone graft is used to join one vertebra to the other.  While there is often fear and hesitation associated with spinal fusion surgery, if performed correctly, for the proper indications, spinal fusion surgery often prevents permanent dysfunction and restores quality of life.  On the other hand, spinal fusion performed by inexperienced and poorly trained surgeons can be devastating for the patient.  Dr. John D. Lipani is an experienced, fellowship trained, and nationally recognized spinal surgeon serving Greater Princeton, New Jersey and surrounding areas using state-of-the-art techniques.

Spinal fusion requires expert care before, during and after surgery.  Making an accurate diagnosis and understanding the necessary treatment is the most important first step.  Once surgery is recommended, the patient’s ability to undergo the surgical procedure must be determined by your surgeon and other pertinent health care providers.  During surgery, the procedure must go safely and efficiently and the surgeon must also be able to manage unforeseen issues to preserve and restore spinal cord function.  After surgery, patients should be properly monitored to avoid postoperative complications and to foster a speedy and safe recovery.

Choosing an experienced neurosurgeon to perform spinal fusion surgery is imperative to achieving the best outcomes. When you speak to Dr. Lipani about spinal fusion in NJ surgery, he will guide you through the entire process and provide you with the necessary information and attention to help you make the right treatment decision.   

Spinal surgeries performed by Dr. Lipani include:

• Laminectomy Surgery in NJ
• Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion Surgery in NJ
• Anterior Cervical Decompression and Instrumented Fusion in NJ
• Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery in NJ
• Posterior Cervical Fusion in NJ
• Combined Posterior Lateral and Interbody Fusion in NJ
• Revision Spinal Fusion Surgery in NJ

For more information about spinal fusion in NJ, to schedule an appointment with Dr. John D. Lipani, or for more information about his practice in Princeton NJ and surrounding areas of NJ, call Princeton Neurological Surgery at (609) 890-3400 or visit us on the web at: www.princetonneurologicalsurgery.com.