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Top Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Playa Vista

Playa Vista Spine Specialists

Founder of The Spine Pro since 2005, highly regarded and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon serving Playa Vista, Dr. Hooman M. Melamed has been named to the Super Doctor’s list and Prestigious Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” multiple years in a row.

In addition to his surgical skills, the L.A. resident has become the “go-to” expert on programs such as Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Fox News and local T.V.

Dr. Melamed specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic and microscopic spinal and scoliosis surgery and is on the vanguard of cutting-edge treatments involving nonsurgical cell therapy with PRP and bone marrow, artificial disc replacement, alternative treatment options for traditional fusion surgeries and more.

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Learn more about our Playa Vista spine treatments and surgeries performed by Dr. Melamed, an expert Orthopedic Spine Surgeon & Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Specialist.

Back Pain Relief in Playa Vista

Learn more about the conditions and treatments we offer below.

Degenerative Disc Disease

What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is not a disease at all but a term to describe the...

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Bulging Discs

In its most basic definition, a bulging or herniated disc occurs when an intervertebral disc, which serves as a cushion...

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Scoliosis

Who Needs Scoliosis Surgery? There are many people afflicted by scoliosis or other physical deformities who never have it treated...

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Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It begins in the lower lumbar region of the...

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Herniated Discs

A herniated disc is a condition in which the outer shell of a cushion between the vertebrae in the spine...

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Foraminal Stenosis

Foraminal narrowing refers to a loss of space, or narrowing, of the foramen, in the spine. To comprehend what this...

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Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis refers to a condition typically found only in adults over the age of 50 in which the spinal...

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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, abbreviated FBSS, is a recognized medical diagnosis for chronic pain and symptoms that persist after a...

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Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Dr. Melamed uses innovative minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible for his spinal surgery patients. People from throughout the Greater…

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Artificial Disc Replacement

Dr. Melamed provides artificial disc replacements for patients from throughout the Greater Los Angeles area at his Marina del Rey…

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Microdecompression Treatments

Microdecompression, or microdiscectomy, is a minimally invasive procedure where a small amount of herniated disc material or bone is surgically...

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PRP and Cell Therapy

All human bodies contain some cells and growth factors that are designed to....

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Cervical & Lumbar Surgery

Cervical spine surgery is generally performed on an elective basis to treat either: Nerve/spinal cord impingement Spinal instability The two…

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Scoliosis & Deformity Surgery

Scoliosis & Deformity Surgery Do I need scoliosis & deformity surgery? If your curve is greater than 45-50°, it will very likely get worse,…

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Degenerative Disc Disease Surgery

Patients who have not found pain relief through conservative (nonsurgical) care and have suffered a diminution in their quality of…

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Outpatient Fusion Surgery

Minimally invasive stabilization surgery aims to restore stability to the spine. Instability is commonly caused by a severely collapsed disc…

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Our Approach To Spine Treatment in Playa Vista

Spine Conditions We Treat in Playa Vista

Arthritis of the Spine

Arthritis of the spine is a degenerative joint disease that initially affects the synovial tissues and cartilage of the facet joints.

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Bulging Discs

Your back pain may be caused by a bulging disc. It is a spinal intervertebral disc that has a protrusion on its side which may be irritating nearby facet joints or impinging on the spinal cord.

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Degenerative Disk Disease

Degenerative disc disease is not a disease at all but a term to describe the normal wear and tear that your spinal discs will undergo as you age.

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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Failed Back Surgery Syndrom (FBSS) is a condition that occurs in Marina del Rey patients who have had one or more lower back surgeries without long-term relief of symptoms, and they have persistent or recurring pain in their lower back and legs.

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Herniated Discs

There are 33 vertebrae in your spine and 23 intervertebral discs which are located between each of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.

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Sciatica

One of the largest nerves in your body is the sciatic nerve which stretches from your lower back, along your hips and down your legs to your feet.

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Scoliosis

There are many people afflicted by scoliosis or other physical deformities who never have it treated and go on to live more or less normal lives. Depending on the severity of your scoliosis, however, surgery might be necessary.

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Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis describes any narrowing in the spinal canal, nerve root canals and the neural foramina along the spine.

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Annular Tear

An annular tear develops in the annulus of an intervertebral disc. They develop gradually as we age. Tiny tears and fissures can develop and spread through the soft tissue of the nucleus pulposus.

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Spine Bone Spurs

Spine bone spurs are small, pointed or rounded outgrowths of bone that can develop wherever inflammation occurs which is usually near joints.

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Canal Stenosis

Canal Stenosis is caused by narrowing along the spinal canal which contains the spinal cord. It is the same condition as spinal stenosis.

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Collapsed Disc

A collapsed disc is an intervertebral disc that has lost its structural integrity. Unlike your vertebrae which are made of bone, your 23 intervertebral discs are designed to be softer and serve as shock absorbers for the back.

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