Spine surgery is Dr. Valverde’s certified subspecialty, complemented by international training as an AO Spine Fellow in Brazil. The surgical indication depends on the diagnosis, the severity of symptoms, clinical findings and the response to previous treatments.
Conditions that may be assessed:
Lumbar or cervical disc herniation
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Scoliosis and other deformities
Vertebral fractures
Degenerative spinal conditions
Procedures and approaches:
Lumbar or cervical disc herniation surgery
Spinal fusion (arthrodesis)
Decompression of nerve structures
Surgical management of vertebral fractures and deformities
Minimally invasive techniques for fractures and degenerative conditions, when appropriate
Postoperative follow-up and rehabilitation
