
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.

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.