Serving the KALAMAZOO, MI community, TOM SHAHWAN is a M.D. specializing in Lumbar Fusion, Laminectomy. TOM evaluates and treats patients with spine conditions, arthritis, and conditions requiring surgical or non-surgical management.
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.
Considering lumbar fusion? Call (269) 341-7500 to book a consultation with TOM SHAHWAN in KALAMAZOO, MI.
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.
Laminectomy (decompression surgery) removes part of the vertebral bone (lamina) to create more space for the spinal cord and nerves. It relieves pressure caused by spinal stenosis — a narrowing of the spinal canal common in patients over 60. The procedure can be performed alone or combined with fusion for stability.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact TOM SHAHWAN at (269) 341-7500 for a consultation.
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