MELISSA WILLENBORG is a MD and Orthopedic Surgeon providing spine surgery services in ELMIRA, NY. MELISSA offers Lumbar Fusion, Scoliosis Surgery and sees patients for consultations, second opinions, and surgical treatment.
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.
Considering lumbar fusion? Call (319) 356-2383 to book a consultation with MELISSA WILLENBORG in ELMIRA, NY.
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 MELISSA WILLENBORG at (319) 356-2383 for a consultation.
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