At Pacific Spine Specialists, we are your Portland spine surgeons and spine surgery experts. We are located near and service all of the Portland, OR area with offices located close by in Tualatin, OR. Dr. Timothy Keenen, Dr Jayme Hiratzka, and their personally trained staff of spine surgery experts conduct a complete, mindful assessment on each patient’s spinal abnormalities, spine injuries, and desired recovery expectations. Read more
Minimally invasive back surgery has been used for many years now, and what this means has changed over time. Next generation minimally invasive techniques leave the strong muscle fibers attached to the spine, allowing strength to be maintained. Just as placing a phone call has transformed from the dial phone on a desk to the smart phone in your hand, minimally invasive surgery has changed the way many spine problems are treated, allowing for earlier mobilization and less early postoperative pain.
Read moreThe most widely shared statistic regarding back pain is that an estimated 80% of adults will experience low back pain...