Dr. Jamie Gottlieb of Denton, TX completed his spine surgery fellowship training at Texas Back Institute in 2004. Since 2019, Dr. Jamie Gottlieb has worked as a spine surgeon with Orthopedic Specialists North Texas. He is experienced with various surgical spine fusion procedures including interbody fusion and discectomy fusion.
Lumbar fusion is often done when a patient’s spine is unstable in the lower region. Generally, the procedure is performed by spine surgeons who are trained in surgical fusion techniques such as the anterior and posterior spinal fusion approaches. During the procedure, various devices such as vertebral cages, artificial ligaments, screws, and artificial disks may be permanently fixed in several parts of the operational area of the spine to provide support.
Post-operative evaluation of a patient’s spine is done through imaging studies. These employ various diagnostic modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging, radiology, computerized tomography (CT), ultrasonography. Each tool is good for certain evaluations. For instance, radiologic evaluation is average in the assessment of bone fusion, but can also be done to ensure that an implanted device is not mispositioned or broken. CT can provide a more accurate bone fusion assessment. Ultrasonography can assist in postoperative fluid collection.
Dr. Jamie Gottlieb 