
Does Severe Sciatica Require Surgery?
Do your sciatica symptoms of lower back, leg, or buttock pain feel severe enough for you to consider surgery? When does sciatica need surgical treatment? Read to learn more.
Our MISSION
Total Spine Institute is an independent physician group committed to providing the highest quality patient care throughout the communities we serve. We offer the most advanced techniques to meet our patients’ needs, spanning the scope of minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, and interventional pain management procedures. Our goals are to enhance quality of life, improve functional ability, and provide personal fulfillment and a sense of wellbeing.
About Us
With more than 20 years of spine-specific experience, the experienced board-certified physicians at Total Spine Institute provide the highest standard of care for patients struggling with chronic, acute, and cancer-related pain and decreased spine function. Ryan Mattie, MD, and Andrew Fox, MD, welcome patients to their Sherman Oaks and Calabasas, California, offices, making it easy to schedule prompt care.
Total Spine Institute uses an innovative approach, including wide-ranging options like interventional pain management procedures, minimally invasive spine surgery, image-guided injections, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments.
The skilled physicians always suggest conservative care first, but they also have extensive skill in advanced procedures, such as disc replacement, the Vertiflex™ Procedure Superion™ Indirect Decompression System, and the Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization® device.
At Total Spine Institute, the team of physicians includes experts from diverse specialties, including pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, minimally invasive procedures, and complex spine surgery. That creates a collaborative atmosphere focused on pain relief, recovery, well-being, and quality of life.
The Total Spine Institute team understands and respects the struggles of patients with pain and reduced spine function, so timely appointments are always available. Schedule an appointment using the provided link or call Total Spine Institute for help today.
OUR AFFILIATIONS
Do your sciatica symptoms of lower back, leg, or buttock pain feel severe enough for you to consider surgery? When does sciatica need surgical treatment? Read to learn more.
How long do your pain relief results last after pain injections? Are injections a permanent solution for your pain? Pain injections can provide long-lasting results or may form part of the process of diagnosing the cause of your pain. Read more.
Damaged discs in your spine create back pain problems, mobility limitations, and other inconvenient complications. Can artificial disc replacement help you feel better? Read to learn more about the benefits of disc replacement after a damaged disc.