Serving the TACOMA, WA community, JOANNA BRANSTETTER is a MD specializing in Lumbar Fusion, Cervical Disc Replacement. JOANNA evaluates and treats patients with spine conditions, arthritis, and conditions requiring surgical or non-surgical management.
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.
For more information about lumbar fusion, cervical disc replacement, contact JOANNA BRANSTETTER at (253) 274-7504. JOANNA sees patients at 1608 S J ST FL 4 in TACOMA.
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 JOANNA BRANSTETTER at (253) 274-7504 for a consultation.
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