The Neuroscience & Spine’s Department of Neurological Surgery, a department of Logan Health Medical Center, provides care for adult and pediatric patients in the treatment of conditions that may modify the function or activity of the central nervous system (brain, pituitary, and spinal cord), the peripheral nervous system (cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerves), the autonomic nervous system, the supporting structures of these systems (skull, skull base, and vertebral column), and their vascular supply (intracranial, extracranial, and spinal vasculature).
Treatment includes both the non-operative management (prevention, diagnosis – including image interpretation- and treatments such as, but not limited to, neurocritical intensive care and rehabilitation) and operative management with its associated image use and interpretation (e.g. endovascular surgery, functional and restorative surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, and spinal fusion-including instrumentation). The Department of Neurological Surgery provides surgical and non-surgical treatment for:
Conditions & Treatments
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) — a procedure where a damaged disc is removed through an incision in the front of the neck, replaced with a bone graft and stabilized with a metal plate and screws.
- Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) — a procedure where a damaged disc in the lower back is removed through an incision in the abdomen and replaced with a plastic spacer or metal cage, as well as a bone graft or morphogenic bone protein (BMP), before two vertebrae are stabilized with screws, plates and rods.
- Artificial disc replacement — a procedure where a damaged disc in the lower spine is removed and replaced with an artificial mechanical disc. The goal is to restore range of motion between two bones in the spine (called vertebrae). Learn more about artificial disc replacement.
- Axial lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF) — a minimally invasive surgery for spinal fusion in the lowest portion of the lower back (L4-L5 and L5-S1) and is performed through the side of the body.
- Brain surgery treatments — Logan Health neurosurgeons in Kalispell treat brain tumor disorders using a range of surgical techniques customized to each patient’s diagnosis, medical history and personal preferences. Treatment available for astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, meningiomas, cavernomas and metastatic brain lesions.
- Cervical corpectomy – a procedure where one or more vertebral bodies and the discs between them are removed through an incision in the front of the neck to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. The space is then reconstructed using a bone graft or cage and stabilized with screws and a metal plate.
- Complex spine surgery – a procedure to correct deformities and stabilize the spine in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. This includes treatment for conditions, such as scoliosis, kyphosis and other spinal deformities. Complex spine surgeries often involve multiple vertebral levels and require precise techniques to restore proper alignment and support for the spine.
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a therapy involving electrodes implanted inside the brain that help control involuntary movements associated with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
- Foraminotomy — a procedure where spinal bone is shaved or removed to widen the area through which nerve roots pass to exit the spinal canal.
- Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty — a procedure where a balloon-like device is inserted into the spine and inflated to open up space that is filled with bone cement to relieve nerve compression.
- Laminoplasty — a procedure where an incision in the back of the neck is made to create space for the spinal cord and nerves by cutting and lifting sections of the lamina, then stabilizing the area with bone grafts and small metal plates.
- Laminectomy — a procedure where part or all of the lamina, the back part of the vertebra that covers the spinal canal, is removed to allow more space for compressed spinal nerves.
- Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) – a minimally invasive procedure using the NeuroBlate System to ablate unhealthy brain tissue. This technique can effectively treat recurrent or hard-to-reach brain tumors and lesions. The procedure involves a robotically controlled laser guided by MRI to target and destroy abnormal tissue in the brain, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
- Microdiscectomy/discectomy — a minimally invasive surgery that removes portions of a herniated disc through a small incision.
- Microlaminectomy — a minimally invasive surgery through a small incision to remove bone spurs that are pressing on spinal nerves.
- Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD) — a procedure where surgeons make a small incision to remove parts of tissue that are pressing on spinal nerves.
- Minimally invasive spinal fusion,— performed through small incisions using an operating microscope, X-ray guidance and special surgical instruments.
- Pediatric spine surgery — highly specialized spinal care for children and teens, including treatment for scoliosis, kyphosis, congenital spinal abnormalities, spinal tumors and traumatic spine injuries. Learn more about pediatric spine surgery.
- Posterior cervical decompression and fusion – a procedure where the back of the neck is accessed to remove portions of bone or disc that are compressing the spinal cord and nerves. The vertebrae are then stabilized using rods, screws, and bone grafts to support the spine and promote fusion.
- Spine surgery revision — performed for certain patients to correct issues of a previous spine surgery. Revision surgery may be recommended in patients with continued chronic pain following surgery.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery — This targeted treatment delivers a high dose of radiation to a precise location to kill cancer cells while protecting surrounding healthy tissue and organs from radiation damage.
Contact Us
Department of Neurological Surgery
200 Commons Way, Suite B
(406) 752-5170
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.