The Experts in Minimally Invasive Surgical and Non-Surgical Spine Techniques

Michael Auerbach, D.O. and Milad

Orthopedic Surgery and Pain Management Practitioners

Florida Spine Associates

Alam, M.D.

Drs. Michael Auerbach and Milad Alam are an integral part of the team at Florida Spine Associates. Dr. Alam practices in the Boca Raton and Atlantis offices as a boardcertified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques (MIST) and motion preservation (non-fusion) surgeries for the adult degenerative spine. Dr. Auerbach practices in the Boynton Beach and Wellington offices as a double-board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist specializing in treating painful spine and joint arthritic and neurologic conditions, post-laminectomy pain, headaches and other painful conditions.

QYou and your associates provide minimally invasive surgical spine techniques. What are the benefits of these techniques to your patients?

AMinimally invasive surgery is associated with less post-operative pain and a lower complication rate, which translates into a quicker patient recovery. One of the tools I employ is the spinal robot for surgery. Robotic spine surgery has been shown to increase the surgical procedure accuracy and reduce post-operative pain/complications, while minimizing the intra-operative radiation exposure.

QWhat should patients with spine pain and/or injuries look for in a practitioner/surgeon?

AThey should look at the practitioner’s credentials and educational background, including whether they have a board certification in their respective fields. The provider should also serve as an educator when discussing various conditions and offering surgical and non-surgical treatment options. At FSA, we have multiple board-certified spine surgeons and pain management physicians who can provide a wide range of treatment options including physical therapy, multimodal pharmacotherapy, injection procedures, and a wide range of surgical options, when indicated.

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