Spine Surgery at St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA

Spine surgery procedures at St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah use state-of-art technology to preserve motion, allow quicker recovery time and shorter hospital stays.

Artificial Disc Replacement

This cutting-edge procedure provides a motion-preserving alternative treatment to spinal fusion. The surgeon replaces the damaged disc with an implantable artificial disc made of polyethylene plastic.

Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion

Using microsurgical and endoscopic instruments, surgeons make two mini-incisions to perform lumbar fusion surgery. Patient benefits include a quicker recovery and shorter hospital stay.

Preparing For Spine Surgery

St. Joseph's Hospital is home to over 1,000 spine surgeries each year. This is a patient-focused educational video for those preparing for their procedure and recovery.