Dr. Hao-Hua Wu, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at UCI Health, has been invited to participate in the Spine Oncology Debates hosted by the Seattle Science Foundation. This national educational forum convenes spine surgeons to examine complex cases in spine oncology and to discuss evolving strategies in the management of spinal tumors.
Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a structural disorder of the lower spine in which one vertebra translates forward relative to the adjacent vertebrae beneath it. This shift can disrupt the normal alignment of the spinal column, narrow the spinal canal, and compress spinal nerves, resulting in back pain, radiating leg pain, numbness, or weakness.
Back and neck pain can significantly affect daily function, work, and overall health. In Orange County, patients seeking specialized spine care are often looking for clarity—an accurate diagnosis, a thoughtful treatment plan, and guidance grounded in evidence.
Cervical myelopathy is a progressive neurologic condition caused by compression of the spinal cord within the cervical spine. As the spinal canal narrows, pressure on the delicate spinal cord disrupts communication between the brain and the body, affecting strength, coordination, and balance.
For many people, spine pain is not just uncomfortable. It changes how you move through the day, how you sleep, and what you avoid. When symptoms persist despite a thoughtful course of conservative care, surgery may become part of the discussion. In Yorba Linda and throughout Orange County, minimally invasive spine surgery can offer a way to address certain structural problems while limiting disruption to surrounding tissues. Dr. Hao-Hua Wu, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon at UCI Health with fellowship training through the Harvard Combined Spine Fellowship, and his approach centers on careful indications, clear explanations, and recovery planning that is realistic for each patient.
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