Advanced Spine Institute of Greater Boston
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  • About the Advanced Spine Institute
  • Affiliated Physicians
  • Conditions Treated
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Degenerative Disc Disease
    • Scoliosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Spondylolisthesis
  • Treatment Options
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
    • AxiaLIF®
    • Laminectomy or Microlaminectomy
    • Discectomy or Microdiscectomy
    • Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery
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  • Dr. Mitchell Hardenbrook

    Director, Advanced Spine Institute

    Mitchell A. Hardenbrook, M.D. is a board-certified spine surgeon practicing in the greater Boston area. He specializes in muscle-sparing approaches to the cervical and lumbar spine, motion preservation, minimally invasive surgery, and use of robotics in spine surgery. Learn More

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The Advanced Spine Institute of Greater Boston leverages the latest research and technology to offer leading-edge orthopedic spine care.

Led by world-renowned spine surgeon and innovator Dr. Mitchell Hardenbrook, the Advanced Spine Institute brings the most advanced techniques to bear on treating spinal disorders and injuries. We strive to give patients the best possible outcomes while minimizing surgical trauma.

Innovation in Spine Care: AxiaLIF®

AxiaLIF® surgery refers to axial lumbar interbody fusion, an alternative to traditional back surgery. Many people with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or low-grade spondylolisthesis in the lower lumbar region (L5-S1) are treated surgically. These operations may be open procedure done under general anesthesia or they may be done as minimally invasive surgery (MIS) using an endoscope and a very small incision.

AxiaLIF Video

The AxiaLIF® device is a small threaded rod. In the AxiaLIF® procedure, this little rod is implanted after the damaged disc is removed. This stabilizes the spine and may reduce pain.

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Advanced Treatments for Cervical Herniated Disc

The Advanced Spine Institute of Greater Boston sees numerous cervical radiculopathy cases each year. Radiculopathy develops when a nerve root is compressed or irritated at the point at which it exits the spinal canal.

Sometimes called a “pinched nerve,” the discomfort of radiculopathy is due to pressure on the nerve. Radiculopathy can develop at any point in the spine and trigger symptoms in other parts of the body. When its locus is the neck area, it is called cervical radiculopathy.

Nerves associated with the cervical spine travel to the shoulders, arms, and hands, so cervical radiculopathy often results in pain or unusual sensations in these areas. Tingling, numbness, or sensations of “pins and needles,” as well as pain in shoulders, arms, and hands are typical of cervical radiculopathy. Since these nerves are also involved in body movement, cervical radiculopathy can affect coordination and cause muscle weakness.

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Practice Locations

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Flanders Road Westborough, MA 01581
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02458
Newton-Wellesley Spine Center
159 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02462

Upcoming and Recent Events

May 8, 2013

Lateral Interbody Fusion without Neuromonitoring: A Novel Lateral Approach to the Lumbar Spine

Presented at SMISS 2009 Annual Conference Current lateral approach systems require neuromonitoring to reduce risk of nerve injury. A novel technique has been developed which obviates the need for neuromonitoring. A technical report and patient outcomes are presented.

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