Revision Surgery

Have you had neck or back surgery? Does the pain still persist?

SpineCenterAtlanta specializes in revision surgery. Whether it’s revisiting a previous complication or addressing problems that have developed since your operation, Dr. James Chappuis and his staff are experienced in providing excellent care and effective treatment for getting you back to a state of good spinal health.

What is Revision Surgery?

Revision Surgery typically addresses Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), which refers to chronic back pain that persists after surgery. Because spinal surgery is complex and has many variables contributing to its success, sometimes surgeries require revision work. In many cases, revision surgery is not due to an error or mistake from a previous operation. Contributing factors to FBSS include, but are not limited to, residual or recurrent disc herniation, persistent post-operative pressure on a spinal nerve, altered joint mobility, joint hypermobility with instability, scar tissue (fibrosis), lack of complete fusion, painful retained hardware and spinal muscular deconditioning. As with most surgical cases, revision surgery is handled on a case by case basis and each patient must be evaluated and treated in a very unique manner, best diagnosed by a surgeon who understands the causes and how best to address them.

If you have problems that persist or have occurred post-surgery, contact SpineCenterAtlanta and set up an appointment for a consultation.