Courtney Opem: Spine Surgery Patient Testimonial

When a strange leg pain disrupted Courtney’s active lifestyle, she was confused and hesitant about receiving spine surgery to help it. She worried about complications and whether she’d still be able to do the things she loves, like golfing into retirement.

But after learning about TOPS™ System surgery, a motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion offered at Neurosurgery One, her fears were relieved.

And it turned out she was the perfect candidate.

Paired with Neurosurgery One’s Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program, the surgery resulted in a smooth and quick recovery, allowing Courtney to get back to her active lifestyle.

The TOPS™ System is the first approved alternative to lumbar spinal fusion for some patients with moderate to severe spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. It’s designed for patients with good bone quality, no osteoarthritis, and disease isolated to a single lumbar level between L1 and L5 (not including L5-S1).

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The Neurosurgery One staff answered my many questions, and they had a robust pre-surgery program. Even though I was nervous about surgery, I knew what to expect. I knew what was happening at every step.