Based in IOWA CITY, IA, HEATHER KOWALSKI is a MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon who treats patients with spine conditions requiring Lumbar Fusion, Microdiscectomy, Scoliosis Surgery. Patients in the IOWA CITY area can contact HEATHER for evaluations and treatment options.
An Orthopedic Surgeon completes a 5-year surgical residency after medical school, specializing in the musculoskeletal system — bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. They diagnose and treat spine conditions and conditions through both surgical and non-surgical methods, including total knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, and arthroscopic procedures.
Ready to take the next step? Reach HEATHER KOWALSKI directly at (319) 356-2223 to schedule your knee consultation in IOWA CITY.
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.
Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove the portion of a herniated disc pressing on a spinal nerve. Through a 1-inch incision, the surgeon uses a microscope to precisely remove the disc fragment causing sciatica (leg pain, numbness, or weakness). One of the most successful spine surgeries with 85-95% relief of leg symptoms.
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 HEATHER KOWALSKI at (319) 356-2223 for a consultation.
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