Neurosurgery

Our expert team of neurosurgeons at Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates of BCH has set the standard for the most advanced neurological, cranial and spinal surgeries in the Boulder Valley. We specialize in the least-invasive approaches — including minimally invasive Mazor X Stealth™ robotic-assisted spine surgery.

In addition, our functional and stereotactic neurosurgery program provides comprehensive evaluation and treatments for patients with movement disorders and chronic pain syndromes, including neuropathic low back pain.

To schedule a neurosurgical consultation with Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates of BCH, call 303-938-5700.

Neurosurgical conditions treated

Lower Back Conditions

Degenerative disc disease
Sciatica
Lumbar herniated disc
Piriformis syndrome
Vertebral compression fractures
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal stenosis and neurogenic claudication
Scoliosis

Neck Conditions

Herniated disc
Cervical radiculopathy
Cervical stenosis
Myelopathy

Brain And Spinal Cord Tumors

Movement Disorders

Parkinson’s disease

Chronic Pain Syndromes

Neuropathic low back pain
Peripheral neuropathy
Chronic regional pain syndrome

1^st in Colorado to offer advanced treatments

BCH neurosurgeons have set an impressive standard for offering our community the most advanced treatments. We were the first in Colorado to introduce:

Intraoperative MRI: State-of-the-art technology that offers BNSA of BCH neurosurgeons real-time viewing of tumors during surgery and allows them to confirm intraoperatively that the entire tumor has been removed while still in surgery.
Minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery: A less-invasive option for treating brain tumors.

Other advanced treatments

Mazor X™ Stealth system: Robotic-guided surgery that makes complex spine surgery safer and less painful. Used in the treatment of a variety of spinal conditions, ranging from degenerative disc disease to scoliosis. BCH’s Foothills Hospital was the first Colorado hospital north of Denver to offer this revolutionary technology.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): A minimally invasive, targeted surgical procedure, primarily used to treat Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.
Latest tumor treatments: Advanced surgical techniques and technologies to treat a broad range of complex brain and spinal tumors.
Laser in neurosurgery: Breakthrough laser technology used as a supplementary tool during discectomy and fusion surgeries. This technology is based on flexible delivery of CO2 laser energy and enables no-touch vaporization of the disc material and scar tissues. Instead of pulling and tearing, we can now simply ablate (dissolve) the tissue.
Minimally invasive spine surgery: Advanced techniques to treat a wide range of back and neck conditions, including sciatica, degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis.

Post-surgery rehabilitation

Boulder Community Health has a full range of resources for neurosurgery patients, including:

Expert care from nurses with special training
Close coordination between our doctors and pharmacists in prescribing the most effective medications
Skilled rehabilitation specialists help patients regain function and independence