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Minimally Invasive Spine Program


2500 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: (510) 745-6480
Toll Free: (888) PERFEXION (737-3394)

The Minimally Invasive Spine Program at Washington Hospital, part of the Taylor McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute, offers high quality, effective treatment for patients with a wide variety of spinal conditions. We specialize in reconstructive spinal surgery. Our team of physician experts uses minimally invasive techniques to give patients the best possible outcomes while making treatment and recovery faster and easier.

Under the direction of accomplished neurosurgeon, Desmond Erasmus, M.D., our program offers world-class care in a highly accessible, local setting. We bring together a specialized team of spine experts, skilled nursing professionals and other health care professionals to successfully manage the entire diagnostic, treatment and recovery process.

Conditions We Treat
Our program offers patients relief from a number of spinal conditions, including:

  • Acute Low Back Pain
  • Chronic Low Back Pain
  • Osteoporosis
  • Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
  • Cervical Herniated Disc
  • Lumbar Herniated Disc
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Fractures
  • Spinal Tumors

Better Results
Back and spine-related disorders can be debilitating and potentially incapacitating. It is estimated that 70 to 85 percent of all people will suffer from back pain during their lives and some will require surgery to gain relief from pain and improve their quality of life. To better treat back and spinal conditions, our neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons collaborate to provide patients with a comprehensive array of treatment options using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art technology.

Our program's experienced team of professionals works with patients every step of the way, from pre-op classes with specially trained physical and occupational therapists to detailed follow-up after surgery.

Besides experiencing improved quality of life after surgery, patients benefit from the most effective, least invasive treatment possible. They spend less time in the hospital and are able to return quickly to their normal activities.

Techniques and Technology
Our physicians specialize in the latest minimally invasive treatment options, including:

  • Spinal fusion 
  • Motion sparing procedures 
  • Artificial disc replacement 
  • X-stop 
  • X-lift

Other Services at Washington

As part of the Washington Hospital Healthcare System, the Minimally Invasive Spine Program offers patients streamlined access to related programs and services that provide high quality care, education and support, including:


Health Classes & Support Groups
Diabetes Services
Washington Outpatient Imaging Center
Community Cancer Program
Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
Physician Finder

More Information for Patients and Families

Informed patients are able to make better decisions about their own health care. The following links give you access to more information about spine health and related conditions:

North American Spine Society
www.spine.org

Spine-health.com
http://www.spine-health.com/

Spine Universe
http://www.spineuniverse.com/