Our Specialties
Our orthopaedic spine surgeons–Drs. Kyle, Lance, and Morris Mitsunaga–offer a wide range of surgical techniques to address even the most complex conditions affecting the entire spinal column from the neck down to the low back.
You can learn more about some of the spinal conditions and surgeries that we specialize in below. If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our surgeons, please give us a call at (808) 691-6511.
Our Philosophy
Our approach to spine surgery is simple:
- Get our patients better without surgery, whenever possible.
- If surgery is necessary, utilize the best and most minimally invasive surgical options that the field of spine surgery has to offer.
- Avoid aggressive spine fusion procedures, if possible.
Pinched Nerves in the Back
There are several conditions that can cause pinched nerves in the low back. Sometimes, pinched nerves in the low back can improve with nonsurgical methods. In other cases, surgery is required to relieve pain and improve function. Our surgeons specialize in treating pinched nerves in the low back, so whether surgery is necessary or not, you can rest assured that your treatment plan will be thoughtfully planned out in order treat your low back condition in the safest, most effective way possible.
Minimally Invasive & Ultra-Minimally Invasive (Endoscopic) Spine Surgery
Our surgeons utilize minimally invasive and ultra-minimally invasive (endoscopic) surgical techniques whenever possible to minimize injury to the surrounding structures, so that patients can heal more quickly compared to traditional surgical techniques.
Pinched Nerves in the Neck
Pinched nerves in the neck can cause a wide variety of symptoms. It is important to work with a spine surgeon experienced in managing cervical spine conditions so they can guide you through the various surgical and nonsurgical options that are available. If surgery is necessary to treat the pinched nerves in your neck, our surgeons will create a surgical plan that aims to give you the best outcome possible using the least invasive, most cutting-edge surgical techniques available.
Bone Health Optimization
When our spine surgeons treat patients with fragility fractures in the spine due to osteoporosis, we believe in providing them not only with appropriate fracture care, but also the bone health treatments they need. As such, we have launched the Queen’s Medical Center Bone Health Clinic, affiliated with the American Orthopaedic Association’s “Own the Bone” program, to provide our patients access to treatments and resources for bone health optimization.