JAMES MESSERSMITH, Orthopedic Surgeon, provides orthopedic spine care in DURHAM, NC. JAMES's practice includes Lumbar Fusion, Cervical Disc Replacement, 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.
To discuss your spine condition with JAMES, call (919) 620-4467. JAMES MESSERSMITH accepts new patients for evaluations and second opinions.
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.
Cervical disc replacement removes a damaged disc in the neck and replaces it with an artificial disc that preserves motion at that spinal level. Unlike cervical fusion, disc replacement maintains natural neck movement and may reduce stress on adjacent discs. FDA-approved since 2007 with excellent long-term results.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact JAMES MESSERSMITH at (919) 620-4467 for a consultation.
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