CHRISTOPHER ACHTERMAN, MD, provides orthopedic spine care in PORTLAND, OR. CHRISTOPHER's practice includes Lumbar Fusion, Scoliosis Surgery, treating patients from initial consultation through post-surgical recovery.
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeons are specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of spine conditions. With 5 years of residency training and often additional fellowship specialization, they perform knee replacements, ligament reconstructions, meniscus repairs, and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
Considering lumbar fusion? Call (503) 413-4488 to book a consultation with CHRISTOPHER ACHTERMAN in PORTLAND, OR.
Lumbar spinal fusion permanently joins two or more vertebrae in the lower back to eliminate painful motion at a damaged segment. The surgeon uses bone graft, screws, and rods to stabilize the spine while the vertebrae fuse into solid bone over 3-6 months. It treats degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and fractures.
Scoliosis surgery corrects abnormal curvature of the spine using rods, screws, and bone graft to straighten and stabilize the spine. In adolescents, posterior spinal fusion is the standard approach for curves exceeding 45-50 degrees. Adult scoliosis surgery addresses pain, progression, and spinal imbalance through decompression and/or fusion.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact CHRISTOPHER ACHTERMAN at (503) 413-4488 for a consultation.
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