Conditions & treatment
Care for the neck, back and spinal cord.
Dr. Dare treats a full range of spinal conditions. Surgery is one option among several, and he recommends it only when it is likely to help.
Conditions treated
What brings patients in.
Common reasons people see Dr. Dare, often after a referral from their primary care physician, pain specialist or the emergency department.
Herniated disc
A disc cushion between vertebrae bulges or ruptures and presses on a nerve, causing neck, back, arm or leg pain.
Spinal stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal that squeezes the spinal cord or nerves, often causing leg pain when walking.
Sciatica and radiculopathy
Pain, numbness or weakness that travels down an arm or leg from a pinched nerve root.
Degenerative disc disease
Wear of the discs over time that can lead to chronic pain and instability.
Spondylolisthesis
One vertebra slipping forward on another, which can narrow the canal and irritate nerves.
Cervical myelopathy
Compression of the spinal cord in the neck, affecting balance, hand coordination and strength.
Spinal fractures
Traumatic and compression fractures, including those from falls, accidents and osteoporosis.
Spinal cord injury
Acute injury to the cord or nerves requiring rapid evaluation and stabilization.
Spine tumors
Benign and malignant tumors affecting the spine, an area of Dr. Dare's fellowship training.
Treatment options
From conservative care to surgery.
When surgery is needed, Dr. Dare uses minimally invasive techniques wherever they suit the problem, which can mean outpatient surgery and a faster return to normal activity.
Non-surgical care
Activity changes, medication, physical therapy and referral for injections. Most patients start here.
Microdiscectomy
Removal of the part of a herniated disc pressing on a nerve, through a small incision.
Laminectomy and decompression
Removing bone or ligament to make room for compressed nerves or the spinal cord.
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
Relieving pressure in the neck through a small incision at the front, then stabilizing the level.
Minimally invasive spinal fusion
Stabilizing painful or unstable segments with less muscle disruption than open surgery.
Spinal trauma stabilization
Surgical repair and stabilization of fractures and dislocations when needed.
This information is general and is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. The right treatment depends on your symptoms, examination and imaging.
Talk with Dr. Dare about your spine.
New patients and physician referrals welcome in Miami and Pembroke Pines.