KELLY WATKINS NP
NPI 1770113623
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Newport Beach, CA

This procedure involves removing part of a spine bone to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It may also include removing a disc between the vertebrae. If needed, this can be performed on additional interspaces. This aims to reduce pain and improve mobility.

Fusion of the spine in the lower back, also known as lumbar spinal fusion, is a surgery aimed to join, or fuse, two or more vertebrae in your lower back. This procedure can help alleviate pain and improve stability by reducing movement between the vertebrae.

This procedure involves fixing a defect in the skull bone that is 5 cm or less. The surgeon will use special materials to fill the gap and promote bone growth. This repair can help protect the brain and improve the skull's shape.

This procedure involves partially removing a spine bone to access the spinal cord or nerves. It may also involve removing a disc. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated at another level of the spine. This helps alleviate pressure or pain caused by disc or bone issues.

This procedure involves placing a small tube, known as a shunt, from the brain to another part of the body. This helps drain excess fluid that can build up in the brain, reducing pressure and alleviating symptoms. The other end of the shunt can be placed in the abdomen, chest, or other suitable area.

This is a procedure where a tube, known as a shunt, is placed in the brain to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid. The fluid is redirected to another part of the body where it can be reabsorbed. This procedure may be performed to treat conditions like hydrocephalus.

A harvest of a bone fragment for a spine bone graft is a procedure where a small piece of bone is taken from another part of your body. This bone is then used to help repair or strengthen areas in your spine that may be damaged or weak.

The removal of a skull bone flap or skull plate is a surgical procedure aimed at relieving pressure on the brain. It involves temporarily removing a piece of bone from the skull to access the brain for treatment or diagnosis. The bone is usually replaced after the procedure.

This procedure corrects spine deformities by fusing up to 6 vertebrae in your back. Surgeons make an incision in the back, then use bone grafts to connect the vertebrae. This creates a solid piece of bone to support your spine and correct the deformity.

Harvest of bone for spine surgery graft involves taking a small piece of bone from one area of your body, often the hip, to use in your spine surgery. This bone graft helps promote healing and stability in the spine by providing a framework for new, natural bone to grow on.

This procedure involves removing a part of your spine bone to alleviate pressure on the upper spinal cord or nerves. It's performed on one segment of the spine to improve nerve function and reduce pain.

The insertion of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver is a procedure to manage chronic pain. A small device is implanted under your skin, which sends mild electrical signals to your spinal cord. These signals disrupt pain signals, helping to reduce discomfort.

A spinal cord graft is a procedure where a healthy tissue is transplanted into your spinal cord. This is done to replace damaged or diseased areas and improve your body's function. It's a complex procedure performed by skilled neurosurgeons.