Complex Neuro, Spine & Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Our First and Second Assistants have a significant breadth of experience in assisting in complex Neuro, Spine and Orthopedic Trauma Surgery for patients with increased operative risk due to the following:

• Older age

• Underlying cardiovascular issues and complexities

• Patient anatomy

• Underlying pathology (i.e., chordoma tumors, metastatic tumors, etc.)

• Underlying connective tissue issues such as MFS or EDS-V

• Magnitude of orthopedic trauma

A sample list of procedures that we assist on in a First- or Second-Assist capacity:

• Open Anterior Approach - Complex spinal fusions

• Open Anterior Approach (Clamshell or Hemi-Clamshell) - Thoracic Spinal Tumors

• High-Risk Spinal Fusions

• High-Risk Total Joint Replacements (Hip, Shoulder, Knee)

• Concomitant Trauma Surgery - Ortho + Ex-Lap (Damage Control) + Exploratory Thoracotomy

• Failed Joint Replacements due to Infection - Washout debridement plus reconstruction