Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/specialties/spine/) Reviewer names are abbreviated. Patient reviews describe individual experiences. Review counts describe source records, not unique patients or clinical outcomes; the acquired snapshot may not include complete platform histories. Clinical education and patient accounts do not replace a consultation. Explore your care # Spine Understand the questions that matter, explore the relevant clinical focus, and read individual patient experiences with their sources. Spine ### [Adult scoliosis: compare care around balance, symptoms, and daily life](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/adult-scoliosis-care-options/) An adult spinal curve can raise questions about pain, posture, and the future. The decision is about the whole picture—not a curve measurement alone. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/adult-scoliosis-care-options/) Spine ### [Bone health before spine surgery: questions worth asking early](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/bone-health-before-spine-surgery/) Strong surgical planning includes the bone that must support implants or heal. If osteoporosis is suspected, ask how it should be assessed and addressed before an operation. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/bone-health-before-spine-surgery/) Spine ### [Cervical disc replacement: is preserving motion the right goal for you?](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cervical-disc-replacement-decisions/) A disc replacement may suit some neck problems, but the decision starts with your diagnosis. Compare the reasons for surgery, the alternatives, and the tradeoffs of the proposed implant. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cervical-disc-replacement-decisions/) Spine ### [Hand clumsiness and balance changes: when the neck needs a closer look](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cervical-myelopathy-evaluation/) Trouble with buttons, handwriting, or balance deserves a careful assessment. Cervical myelopathy affects the spinal cord, so the conversation differs from one about neck pain alone. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cervical-myelopathy-evaluation/) Spine ### [A pinched nerve in the neck: make sense of arm pain and weakness](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cervical-radiculopathy-care/) Arm pain, tingling, or weakness may begin in the neck, but a useful consultation checks the whole pattern. Understand the diagnosis before comparing treatments. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cervical-radiculopathy-care/) Spine ### [How to choose a spine surgeon who fits your needs](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/choosing-spine-surgeon/) The right match combines relevant experience, sound reasoning, and a conversation you can follow. Start with your problem and goals, then compare how each surgeon explains the options. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/choosing-spine-surgeon/) Spine ### [Decompression, laminectomy, or microdiscectomy: what would change?](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/decompression-microdiscectomy-questions/) These names describe ways to create space around nerves. Before surgery, understand the exact target, why that amount of treatment is proposed, and which symptoms may improve. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/decompression-microdiscectomy-questions/) Spine ### [Herniated disc and sciatica: questions that clarify your options](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/herniated-disc-sciatica-questions/) A disc finding matters when it fits the symptoms and examination. Use your visit to understand the cause of leg pain, the pace of change, and the reasons for each next step. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/herniated-disc-sciatica-questions/) Spine ### [Lumbar disc replacement: what to understand before choosing surgery](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/lumbar-disc-replacement-questions/) Preserving motion can be appealing, but a lumbar disc replacement fits a specific set of problems. Start with the pain source, then compare the operation with realistic alternatives. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/lumbar-disc-replacement-questions/) Spine ### [Lumbar spinal stenosis: build care around walking and daily life](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/lumbar-spinal-stenosis-care/) When standing or walking brings leg symptoms, the useful question is how to regain function. Understand the assessment, realistic options, and reasons for considering surgery. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/lumbar-spinal-stenosis-care/) Spine ### [Minimally invasive spine surgery: ask what the approach changes](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery-fit/) A smaller incision may be useful, but it does not choose the operation for you. Understand the diagnosis, surgical goal, and tradeoffs before comparing techniques. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery-fit/) Spine ### [Spine surgery recovery at home: plan the details before discharge](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/planning-spine-surgery-recovery-at-home/) Recovery is easier to organize when you know who can help, what the instructions mean, and how to reach the team. Use the planning visit to work through your real home and work needs. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/planning-spine-surgery-recovery-at-home/) Spine ### [Your spine MRI report: turn unfamiliar words into useful questions](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/reading-spine-mri-report/) An MRI report describes what the radiologist sees. The next step is understanding which findings matter for your symptoms and whether they change your care. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/reading-spine-mri-report/) Spine ### [Spinal fusion: understand the reason before you decide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/spinal-fusion-decision/) Fusion should have a clear purpose in your care. Ask what needs stabilization, what symptom the operation may change, and how its benefits compare with recovery and long-term tradeoffs. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/spinal-fusion-decision/) Spine ### [A spine second opinion: turn different recommendations into a clearer choice](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/spine-surgery-second-opinion/) A second opinion can confirm a plan or reveal a useful difference. Prepare the same records and questions so you can understand where the recommendations agree—and why they may differ. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/spine-surgery-second-opinion/) Spine ### [Spondylolisthesis: understand the slip, the symptoms, and the options](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/spondylolisthesis-treatment-decisions/) A vertebra slipping forward can sound alarming. The useful discussion is more specific: whether it explains your symptoms, whether the spine is unstable, and which care fits your situation. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/spondylolisthesis-treatment-decisions/) Commons Clinic ## Meet the *clinicians.* [![Amandeep Bhalla, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/amandeep-bhalla-m-d.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine ### [Amandeep Bhalla, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) Long Beach – Bixby Knolls [Meet Amandeep Bhalla](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) [![Hyun Bae, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/hyun-bae-md.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine ### [Hyun Bae, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) Santa Monica [Meet Hyun Bae](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) [![Leonel Hunt, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/leonel-hunt.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/leonel-hunt/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine ### [Leonel Hunt, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/leonel-hunt/) Beverly Hills [Meet Leonel Hunt](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/leonel-hunt/) [![Brandon A. Ortega, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/brandon-ortega-md.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/brandon-ortega-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine ### [Brandon A. Ortega, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/brandon-ortega-md/) Long Beach – Douglas Park [Meet Brandon A. Ortega](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/brandon-ortega-md/) [![Sanjay Khurana, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/sanjay-khurana-m-d.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/sanjay-khurana-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine ### [Sanjay Khurana, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/sanjay-khurana-md/) Marina del Rey · Santa Monica [Meet Sanjay Khurana](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/sanjay-khurana-md/) Patient voices ## Care experiences. *With their sources.* Selected accounts from relevant Commons source listings describe individual experiences. They do not establish procedure suitability or predict an outcome. Excerpt > Dr. Bhalla is a great person and doctor. He truly cares for my health F. Ambriz Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: October 1, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107417635541873824901/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD Excerpt > Dr Bae took his time to think out and explain everything. M. Stern Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: September 4, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108159472770181468255/place/ChIJSdGvF0q7woARopa4Y6gfPO4) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD Excerpt > Dr Hunt was so incredible. thorough. didnt rush into surgery and went through best possibilities to heal . M. Goldman Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: November 26, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109628673747869639847/place/ChIJF7fYUkm5woAR9WJ_99t9UR4) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Leonel Hunt, MD [Explore the acquired review snapshot →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/reviews/) [Explore reviews by procedure and care experience →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/) ## Publisher & attribution Commons Clinic Reviews is operated by Commons Clinic. This website is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Google, Zocdoc, or Yelp. Google, Google Maps, and Google Business Profile are trademarks of Google LLC. Zocdoc and the Zocdoc logo are trademarks of Zocdoc, Inc. Yelp and the Yelp logo are registered trademarks of Yelp Inc. All third-party names and logos belong to their respective owners and identify the original review sources. © 2026 Commons Clinic. All rights reserved.