STEPHEN HANKS practices as a M.D., an Orthopedic Surgeon in TUCSON, AZ, focusing on lumbar fusion and related spine procedures including Lumbar Fusion, Cervical Disc Replacement.
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.
To discuss your spine condition with STEPHEN, call (520) 382-8200. STEPHEN HANKS 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 STEPHEN HANKS at (520) 382-8200 for a consultation.
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