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Dr. Francisco Arteaga
Neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgery and spinal endoscopy
I am the Dr. Francisco Arteaga, neurosurgeon specializing in Spine surgery y Spinal endoscopy, with special dedication to the treatment of Lumbar pathologies, herniated disc, spinal canal stenosis y complex spine cases.
My goal is to offer a accurate assessment, honest and personalized, helping each patient understand what is happening, what treatment options exist, and when a minimally invasive technique It may be suitable for your case.
The Spine directly influences the Mobility, the break, the work and the quality of life. That is why, when a patient comes to the clinic with lower back pain, sciatica, loss of strength, tingling, or doubts about a possible Spine surgery, My priority is to listen, review your case in detail, and explain each step clearly.
Not all spine problems require surgery. In many cases, it's important to first evaluate the symptoms, evolution, the imaging tests and the pre-treatments. When surgery is indicated, the objective is to choose the most appropriate approach for each patient, prioritizing minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
Additionally, I provide services in Spanish, English, and French, facilitating a Clear communication with national and international patients.
- Specialties
Second opinion before spine surgery
Receiving a surgical indication can generate doubts about if the intervention is truly necessary, which technique might be the most appropriate or if there are less invasive alternatives.
The second specialized opinion allows you to review the diagnosis, imaging tests, and proposed indication before making a decision. Dr. Arteaga specializes in seeing patients who already have a diagnosis or have been recommended surgery and wish to a new assessment.
Spinal pathologies that require specialized evaluation
- Lumbar Disc Herniation
It can cause lower back pain and, when there is nerve root involvement, symptoms such as sciatica, tingling, sensory disturbances, or loss of strength. - Lumbar spinal stenosis
The narrowing of the spinal canal can cause pain, heaviness, or limitation when walking and requires evaluating the degree of compression and its relationship with the symptoms. - Nerve compression
When a spinal structure compresses a nerve root, symptoms may appear radiating pain, loss of sensitivity, or strength deficit. - Degenerative spine pathology
Degenerative changes can affect discs, joints, and other vertebral structures, and require treatment adapted to the clinical situation of each patient. - Complex or traumatic pathology
Certain cases require a specialized assessment due to their anatomical, neurological, or surgical complexity.
Areas of expertise
- Endoscopic spine surgery
- Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Nerve compression
- Sciatica
- Degenerative spine pathology
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Complex column
- Second medical opinion
- Specialties
Each spinal condition needs a specific approach
The Spine It is a complex structure and there is no only valid technique for all patients. A herniated disc located, a lumbar stenosis or one complex degenerative pathology they may require completely different approaches.
Before deciding on an intervention, aspects such as the following are evaluated:
- The location of the lesion
- The degree of nerve compression
- The relationship between images and symptoms
- The presence of loss of strength or other neurological deficits
- The clinical evolution of the patient
- Previously performed treatments
Only after this assessment can it be determined whether there is a surgical indication So what approach it may be more appropriate.
Spine neurosurgeon in Seville
The Dr. Francisco Arteaga he is a spine neurosurgeon in Seville, with a special focus on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the spine.
Your query is specially aimed at patients who already have a diagnosis and are looking for second medical opinion, present a complex pathology or want to evaluate different treatment options before making a surgical decision.
Special dedication to endoscopic spine surgery and advanced techniques in selected patients.
Each case is studied individually, reviewing symptoms, imaging tests, and previous treatments.
The goal is for the patient to understand what is happening to them, what alternatives exist, and when surgery might make sense.
How spine neurosurgeon, Dr. Arteaga focuses a large part of his clinical and surgical activity on problems such as herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, sciatica, nerve compression, and other degenerative or traumatic spinal conditions.
Each case is studied individually to determine if there is a real surgical indication and, when there is, to assess the most appropriate approach based on anatomy, imaging tests, symptoms, and the patient's evolution.
Why consult with a spine specialist?
Consult with a Neurosurgeon specializing in spine it may be advisable when pain persists despite treatment, neurological symptoms exist, or imaging tests show an abnormality that requires specialized evaluation.
It is also common to visit the clinic when there is already a diagnosis of herniated disc, lumbar stenosis, nerve compression, sciatica, or degenerative spine disease, especially if a potential surgery has been considered.
The consultation allows correlating test findings with the patient's actual symptoms and assessing whether there is an indication for surgery or if other alternatives can be considered.
Spine specialization
Clinical activity focused especially on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal pathologies.
Second opinion
Evaluation of patients who already have a diagnosis or a surgical indication and want to know other possibilities.
Personalized attention
Each case is studied taking into account the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and the particular characteristics of the patient.
Complex cases
Experience in the management of complex spinal pathology.
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