Neurosurgery & Spine Group
Dr. Amir Vokshoor and Dr. Jared Ament of the Neurosurgery & Spine Group (NSG) are nationally recognized in the field of artificial disc technology and minimally invasive surgical procedures for the treatment of Brain and Spine disorders. Our specialists apply the latest advances in medicine, surgery, and technology to customize a treatment plan for each of our patients, and lead the industry in patient care, research, and education related to disorders of the brain and spine.
We use robotics and minimally invasive neurosurgical approaches whenever possible to treat cerebrovascular disorders, brain and spine tumors and other spine disorders, and certain movement disorders. The Neurosurgery & Spine Group (NSG) team of physicians is dedicated to the restored health and well-being of all our patients.
Neurosurgery & Spine Group
Dr. Amir Vokshoor and Dr. Jared Ament of the Neurosurgery & Spine Group (NSG) are nationally recognized in the field of artificial disc technology and minimally invasive surgical procedures for the treatment of Brain and Spine disorders. Our specialists apply the latest advances in medicine, surgery, and technology to customize a treatment plan for each of our patients, and lead the industry in patient care, research, and education related to disorders of the brain and spine.
We use robotics and minimally invasive neurosurgical approaches whenever possible to treat cerebrovascular disorders, brain and spine tumors and other spine disorders, and certain movement disorders. The Neurosurgery & Spine Group (NSG) team of physicians is dedicated to the restored health and well-being of all our patients.
Amir Vokshoor, MD, FAANS
Dr. Amir Vokshoor is a Board Certified neurosurgeon who specializes in the minimally invasive surgical treatment of adult cranial and spinal disorders.
He continues to advance neurological spine surgery through rigorous research and contributions to…
Jared D. Ament, MD, MPH, FAANS
Dr. Jared D. Ament is a Board Certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon. Dr. Ament is known as the “anti-fusion doctor”, specializing in motion preservation artificial disc technology for both the neck and lower back.
He and Dr. Vokshoor are the principal investigators in three ongoing FDA national trials, exploring the latest…
OUR EXPERTISE
Membership Affiliations
AANS – American Association of Neurological Surgeons
CNS – Congress of Neurological Surgeons
NASS – North American Spine Society
ISASS – International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery
SRS – Scoliosis Research Society
INI – Institute of Neuro Innovation
Neurovella
Neuronomics
Hospital Affiliations
West Hills Hospital
Saint John’s Health Center
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Marina del Rey Hospital
Tarzana Hospital
Avanguard Surgery Center
YouTube
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NSG- Fusion is Not The Answer
If you're experiencing back or neck pain after failed conservative treatment, there's no doubt spinal fusion surgery is a popular option among neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons. But is it the best solution? In this video, we explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of this surgery, and recommend other options if it's not right for you.
It is our belief that people are at times receiving spinal fusions when it is not necessary. Thats right, people are being overfused! Why risk mobility and adjacent level disease when it is not necessary?
(Disclaimer: we perform spinal fusion procedures when totally necessary and in some instances, it can very well be the only option).
Wether it be a herniated disk causing radiculopathy, myleopathy, or horrible neck pain, or back pain. Patients should be focused on
If you'd like an expert opinion from top neurosurgeons Jared Ament and Amir Vokshoor and on what the best option would be for you, call our offices to make an appointment and we would be happy to provide you with a proper consultation to evaluate your spine health needs.
Neurosurgery & Spine Group
www.nsg-la.com
Dr. Amir Vokshoor & Dr. Jared Ament
Phone: (800) 899-0101
Offices in Santa Monica and West Hills, CA.
00:00 Introduction: Fusion Is The Back Up
00:26 The Conventional Wisdom of Fusion
00:59 Risk of Adjacent Segment Disease
01:25 Our Approach -
NSG- The Truth About Artificial Disc Clinical Trials
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement is a potential treatment option for those who suffer from chronic neck pain. This procedure replaces a diseased natural disc with a compatible artificial disc implant to help restore motion, function, and stability to the spine. Some artificial disc replacement technologies are available via clinical trials. What is a cervical artificial disc clinical trial?
A clinical trial for cervical artificial disc is an organized investigational phase where data collection and outcomes are tracked in order to determine wether the device is up to standards in order to be approved by the FDA. These discs are often implanted by the thousands in Europe and in many instances have shown positive results before touching the US. When beginning these trials, only a select few surgeons are chosen for the clinical trial surgeries to take place.
Some of these artificial discs offer some clinical benefits to particular patients. The kinematics of each artificial disc is different, and some of our patient's kinematics may match with one disc but not necessarily another. This is why we aim to match the right artificial disc to the right anatomical characteristics of a patients anatomy and love that clinical trials allow us to tap into another option when it could be clinically beneficial.
Neurosurgery & Spine Group
www.nsg-la.com
Dr. Amir Vokshoor & Dr. Jared Ament
Phone: (800) 899-0101
Offices in Santa Monica and West Hills, CA.
00:00 Introduction on Clinical Trials
01:00 The FDA
02:15 Abilities With Clinical Trials
02:54 Targeted Artificial Disc Therapy
03:29 What to Expect
03:47 How We Choose To Enroll A Patient
04:19 Matching The Disc To The Patient
04:58 Are We Incentivized?
05:38 Financial Help With Clinical Trials -
Fireside Chat - Nuances of Artificial Disc Replacement
NSG Fireside Chats return, discussing the nuances of artificial disc replacement (ADR) surgery. -
Happy 2022
Happy New Year from NSG. Starting the new year off right with 3 new cervical ADR clinical trials. Artificial disc technology continues to be an exciting, motion preserving, option for select patients suffering from cervical spine disease. -
1st robotics single-position lateral spine surgery
A critical step forward for spine surgeons, using technology to improve accuracy, safety, and outcomes for our patients. -
Post-op with BagueraC FDA trial patient
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Fireside Chat #10 - BagueraC Artificial Disc FDA Clinical Trial
BagueraC Artificial Disc FDA Clinical Trial -
Los Angeles nurse back to work less than 1-week after 2-level Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
Motion preservation over fusion! A local RN is back to work less than 1-week post-op from her 2-level artificial disc replacement (ADR). A pinnacle of our practice is to avoid fusion whenever possible, unless absolutely necessary, and preserve motion with ADR surgery.
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Not all patients are candidates for ADR. Please call our off at 800-899-0101 or visit www.NSG-LA.com.
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#cervicaladr #cervicalspinesurgery #motionislife #artificialdiscreplacement #artificialdiscreplacementsurgery #drament #drvokshoor @neurosurgeryandspinegroup -
Fireside Chat #9 - NSG TeleNeurosurgery Holiday Campaign: Book your Free MRI Review Now
Holiday Campaign. NSG is offering free TeleNeurosurgery MRI Reviews with patients from 11/15/2020 - 12/31/2020. Please call our office and reference "NSG Fireside Chat" to schedule. -
Fireside Chat #8 - COVID19 and the Central Nervous System
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Fireside Chat #7 - COVID19 Update and NSG State of Affairs
Our 7th Fireside Chat provides some updates on COVID19 and the current state of affairs at NSG. We encourage viewers to reach out about interesting topics, as we would like to expand these chats to include your engagements/feedback as well as guest speakers. -
Fireside Chat #6 - Mindfulness & Brain Health
This video is about Mindfulness & Brain Health.
