Spinal Conditions
Spinal conditions
The complexity
of the spine, simplified
The spine is the most integral segment of the human body. Not only is it complex in its neurological and anatomical make up, but it is also delicate when it comes to potential conditions. Our mission is to help you become educated about the issues at hand so that the safest possible treatment is recommended.
2. Check details about your condition
Cervical Disk Herniation
When the inner jelly like disc material in your cervical spine (known as the nucleus pulpous) ruptures through the outer disc wall (annulus) and pushes on important neurological structures such as nerve roots or the spinal cord.
Cervical Stenosis
Stenosis simply means narrowing and cervical pertains to the neck area. This type of narrowing can be caused by trauma or genetics. When a certain degree of narrowing occurs, it can become neurologically problematic causing spinal cord compression and/or nerve impingement.
Cervical Myelopathy
When Cervical Stenosis occurs, the narrowing of the spinal canal can cause spinal cord compression resulting in profound weakness or clumsiness.
Lumbar Disk Herniation
When the inner jelly like disc material in your lumbar spine (known as the nucleus pulpous) ruptures through the outer disc wall (annulus) and pushes on important neurological structures such as nerve roots or the spinal cord.
Lumbar
Stenosis
Stenosis simply means narrowing and lumbar pertains to the lower back area. This type of narrowing can be caused by trauma or genetics. When a certain degree of narrowing occurs, it can become neurologically problematic causing spinal cord compression and/or nerve impingement.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that occurs most often during growing stages of adolescence. However, in some instances scoliosis may happen over time due to chronic instability of the spine. Due to this instability, an abnormal curvature of the spine may occur.
Trauma
Spinal Trauma happens when there is damage to the nerve roots and/or spinal cord due to an injury. There are a myriad of potential injuries when it comes to spinal trauma and it is important to receive attention from a medical professional immediately.
Tumors
When cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, a mass of tissue may form such as a tumor. These tumors may be cancerous or non cancerous and can grow inside or outside the spinal cord area.
Conservative treatment for the best possible outcomes.
Spine Surgeons You Can Trust
Experience
18 years of treating the most complex spinal conditions.
Dr. Poelstra has quickly become one of the most dependable Las Vegas spine surgeons and in the world as he has combined his neurologic and orthopedic training to treat spinal disorders.
Technology
The most minimally invasive Robotic platforms in the world.
As a surgeon Dr Poelstra has continually progressed the world of surgical robotics and augmented reality in spine treatment. His innovation has furthered technological developments that have become the standard of spine care in Las Vegas and operating rooms across the globe.
Data
We collect statistics that provide us with insight on our methods.
Dr. Poelstra has integrated data tracking in his practice as a key element to the treatment of his patients. He is able to find trends for evaluation, helping him implement the best possible practices into his surgical spine care.
Analytics
We analyze our data to prove our treatment is superior.
Dr. Poelstra uses a data driven platform to analyze his surgical outcomes. By closely following those surgical outcomes he is able to implement new elements to his surgical technique that constantly evolve his philosophy of spinal care for the better.
Are You Ready for a Consult?
speak with one of OUR TEAM MEMBERS
What Our Patients Are Saying
Outstanding doctor!!!! Went to my first visit and wow he was absolutely awesome. He thoroughly explained to me everything about my case and I knew the first time when I left his office I was very confident he was the right surgeon.
Sandra C.
Just had a complex cervical spine surgery performed by Dr. Poelstra. My osteoporosis certainly made the surgery more of a challenge. Dr. Poelstra devoted a lot of time and attention to my particular problems before coming up with a solution. Am also thrilled to report not only did the surgery go well, but I have experienced zero pain and am still pain free, 3 weeks post-surgery.
Wilma K.
Talk about having confidence in my surgeon and the PA! I did not even meet my specialists until right before my surgery ! I had read about Dr. Poelstra online and had every bit of confidence in him. It is not very often you meet a doctor who is very knowledgeable, explains what he is going to do and what he had to do, but he was truly concerned about me.
Johnathan H.