All articles by Dr. Luke Macyszyn

About the Author

Dr. Luke Macyszyn

Dr. Luke Macyszyn is a Board Certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon that specializes in the surgical treatment of complex spinal disorders such as scoliosis, spinal deformities, and spine tumors in children as well as adults. Dr. Macyszyn currently practices as DISC Sports and Spine Center. He also holds an appointment as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Saint John's Cancer Institute. Prior to joining DISC, Dr. Macyszyn held appointments at UCLA in the Department of Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Radiation Oncology. Dr. Macyszyn completed medical school at Boston University and residency at the University of Pennsylvania.

Pedicle screw fusion

Pedicle Screws for Spinal Fusion

What are Pedicle Screws? Pedicle screws are specialized screws used in spinal fusion surgery to stabilize and immobilize the spine. They are an integral part of the instrumentation used … Read More

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Foraminotomy

Summary A foraminotomy, also known as foraminal decompression, is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on a nerve root that exits the spinal cord through an opening called … Read More

Spinal Fusion Surgery: Recovery Time and Healing Process

Spinal fusion surgery can be transformative procedure designed to alleviate pain and restore stability for individuals suffering from various spinal conditions such as degenerative disc disease and anterolisthesis. … Read More

Spine surgery

Microdiscectomy

Discectomy

Summary A microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve the symptoms of a herniated spinal disc, also known as a herniated or slipped disc. The main goal of … Read More

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

When facing spinal conditions that require surgical intervention, the advent of minimally invasive spine surgery has brought new hope to patients seeking effective treatments with reduced invasiveness. In … Read More

Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion surgery is a procedure that involves joining two or more vertebrae together in the spine. This is typically done to alleviate pain caused by conditions such … Read More

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Discectomy

Discectomy

A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a damaged or herniated intervertebral disc is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve … Read More