Living with back pain is exhausting. Dr. Kushagra Verma offers Orange County minimally invasive spine surgery that addresses the root cause of your discomfort.
He uses smaller incisions and computer-assisted technology to help patients recover faster while staying mobile.
Years of Orthopedic Experience
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Minimally invasive techniques that speed recovery
Real-time CT imaging for surgical precision
Non-surgical options are explored before recommending surgery
Traditional spine surgery creates a large opening to access the vertebrae. This means more tissue damage, more post-operative pain, and longer recovery.
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses specialized tools and camera guidance to work through smaller openings.
Dr. Verma preserves the surrounding muscle, which helps patients heal faster and return to normal activities sooner.
Dr. Verma uses minimally invasive methods to treat spinal conditions that cause back and neck pain.
Common conditions treated include:
Dr. Verma takes time to understand your condition fully. He completes a physical examination to assess your posture, range of motion, and neurological function.
Diagnostic testing may include nerve testing or imaging procedures like X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs.
Dr. Verma explains every finding and discusses all available options before recommending a surgical plan.
Dr. Verma performs various minimally invasive spine surgeries using computer-assisted technology and real-time CT scans.
Spinal fusion joins two or more vertebrae to eliminate painful motion and restore stability.
Traditional growing rods treat severe scoliosis in young patients while allowing continued spinal growth through periodic lengthening procedures.
Magnetically controlled growing rods lengthen without repeated surgeries, using external magnets to adjust rod length as the child grows.
Vertebral column resection removes one or more vertebrae to correct severe, rigid spinal deformities that standard fusion cannot address.
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy removes a wedge of bone from the vertebra to restore spinal alignment in patients with fixed sagittal imbalance.
Complex spinal deformity surgery reconstructs severe or multiplanar curves that require specialized techniques and instrumentation.
Vertebral body tethering corrects scoliosis in growing children by anchoring a flexible cord to the spine, allowing natural correction as the child grows.
Expanding rods treat pediatric spinal deformities by lengthening automatically or through minor adjustments as the spine develops.
Discectomy removes damaged disc material that presses on spinal nerves and causes radiating pain down the arms or legs.
Disc replacement substitutes a worn or damaged disc with an artificial one to maintain spinal motion and reduce stress on adjacent vertebrae.
A laminectomy removes part of the vertebral bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves caused by stenosis.
Foraminotomy widens the nerve passageway to relieve compression caused by bone spurs or disc material.
Decompression surgery removes tissue that crowds the spinal canal and causes stenosis symptoms like numbness, weakness, or pain.
Revision spine surgery addresses persistent symptoms or complications after previous spinal procedures.
Most back pain doesn’t require surgery. But certain symptoms need to be evaluated by a specialist.
Visit a spine doctor if you experience the following:
Pain that lasts more than a few weeks or keeps returning.
Discomfort that travels down your arm or leg.
Unusual sensations in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
Difficulty gripping objects or walking normally.
A sign of serious nerve compression that requires immediate attention.
Discomfort that increases when you bend, lift, or exercise.
Physical therapy, injections, or medications haven’t helped after several months.
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced training in spinal deformity care.
Treats complex spinal conditions in both children and adults.
Uses advanced imaging and navigation to support precise procedures.
Recommends surgery only after non-surgical options have been explored.
Takes time to listen, explain, and support patients and families.
View before-and-after cases from patients treated with minimally invasive techniques by Dr. Verma.
“This patient found me in Southern California after 8 years. I treated him in Seattle when I was a professor at UWMC. At that time he was in a wheelchair and unable to walk. We performed a small surgery on him and he was able to walk again. He was so happy, in fact, that he insisted on speaking to my parents and thanked them as well. When he moved to Southern California, he looked me up and found me once again. I love this story and the pictures. Welcome back to our practice!”
“This lovely patient is 7 years postop from a minimally invasive fusion performed in 2018. In fact, he was my first minimally invasive fusion that I performed in Los Angeles. He has done really well with minimal back or leg pain up to this point. I m always thrilled to see my postop patients many years later. This allows surgeons to see how their interventions hold up over time. In our practice most simple pathology is managed with minimally invasive surgery and often with disc replacement rather than fusion. In either surgery, the procedures involve small incisions and are mostly done outside the hospital setting.”
“Wonderful day of clinic. This lovely patient, 7 years postop dropped by to tell me how well she has done. She reminded me and my staff that I took her to surgery on a weekend with severe pain and weakness. She couldn t even walk at that time. I had totally forgotten the circumstances of her surgery and I was so grateful that she dropped by to give me a hug and make my day. This job is very unique and I am always so grateful for my patients.”
Recovery depends on the procedure, but many patients resume light activity within a few weeks. Dr. Verma provides a clear timeline based on your surgery and health.
Many patients benefit from physical therapy to restore strength and mobility. Dr. Verma recommends rehabilitation when appropriate.
Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions and avoids cutting through muscle. This often results in less pain and faster recovery.
Dr. Verma reviews your imaging, examines your spine, and considers prior treatments. You may qualify if non-surgical care has not helped and your anatomy allows.
Yes. Dr. Verma treats patients with persistent symptoms or complications after prior spine surgery.
You’ve lived with back pain long enough. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Verma to learn if minimally invasive spine surgery is right for you.
At Advanced Spine Care, your health and comfort come first.
