Medically reviewed by Dr. Scheid
Persistent back or neck pain can take over your daily routine, limiting your ability to work, exercise, and enjoy time with your family. When physical therapy, medication, and other conservative approaches stop providing relief, many patients feel uncertain about their next step. Minimally invasive spine surgery offers a proven alternative to traditional open procedures, delivering effective results through smaller incisions and significantly faster recovery.
NeuroSpine Plus provides minimally invasive spine surgery at our North Bergen office at 6307 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Dr. Edward Scheid, a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience and more than 8,000 successful surgeries, leads our team in delivering advanced spine care to patients throughout Hudson County. We work with each patient to develop a treatment plan based on their unique condition, anatomy, and recovery goals.
What Makes Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Different?
Minimally invasive spine surgery accesses the spine through incisions of less than one inch, using tubular retractors and real-time imaging guidance to work between muscles rather than cutting through them. Traditional open procedures require incisions of 3 to 6 inches with significant muscle retraction, which increases post-operative pain and extends recovery by weeks or months.
During minimally invasive procedures, fluoroscopic or navigation-guided imaging provides continuous visualization of the surgical field. This allows Dr. Scheid to place instruments and implants with precise accuracy while preserving healthy tissue. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, these techniques can address conditions throughout the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine with outcomes comparable to open surgery.
The measurable advantages include reduced blood loss, lower infection rates, and shorter hospital stays. Most patients return home within 24 hours and resume light daily activities within 2 to 4 weeks, compared to the 6 to 12 weeks common after traditional open surgery.
| Factor | Minimally Invasive | Traditional Open |
|---|---|---|
| Incision Size | Less than 1 inch | 3 to 6 inches |
| Hospital Stay | Same day or 1 night | 3 to 5 days |
| Return to Activity | 2 to 4 weeks | 6 to 12 weeks |
| Blood Loss | Significantly reduced | Higher volume |
| Muscle Disruption | Fibers separated, not cut | Muscles cut and retracted |
Conditions We Treat With Minimally Invasive Surgery in North Bergen
Our North Bergen team treats a broad range of spinal conditions using minimally invasive approaches. Herniated discs occur when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes through its outer layer and compresses nearby nerves, often causing radiating pain into the arms or legs. Degenerative disc disease develops as discs lose hydration and structural integrity over time, leading to chronic pain and reduced mobility.
Spinal stenosis, sciatica, spondylolisthesis, compression fractures, and radiculopathy are all conditions we address through targeted procedures. For patients who have undergone previous spine surgery without adequate relief, revision surgery can correct complications or address persistent symptoms. Dr. Scheid has performed thousands of complex revision cases throughout his career.
Minimally Invasive Procedures Available in North Bergen
We perform several categories of minimally invasive spine procedures at our North Bergen location, each selected based on the patient’s specific condition and anatomy.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
ACDF treats herniated discs and degenerative changes in the cervical spine by removing damaged disc material and fusing adjacent vertebrae through a small incision at the front of the neck. Patients typically return home the same day of surgery.
Laminectomy
Laminectomy removes a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. This procedure is effective for treating spinal stenosis and other compressive conditions, with significantly less tissue disruption when performed through a minimally invasive approach.
Disc Replacement Surgery
Disc replacement substitutes a damaged disc with an artificial one that maintains motion at the spinal segment. Unlike fusion, this approach preserves the natural range of motion in the spine and may reduce long-term stress on adjacent vertebrae.
Spinal Fusion Techniques
We offer multiple fusion approaches, including lumbar fusion, TLIF, and LLIF. These procedures join two or more vertebrae to eliminate painful motion and restore stability, with bone graft material and hardware placed through small incisions under imaging guidance.
What to Expect at Our North Bergen Office
Your first visit begins with a comprehensive evaluation where Dr. Scheid reviews your medical history, previous treatments, and diagnostic imaging to identify the source of your pain. Not every patient requires surgery, and we emphasize conservative management when it can deliver adequate relief. When surgical intervention becomes the right path, you receive a detailed explanation of the recommended procedure, expected outcomes, and a realistic recovery timeline.
Post-operative care includes regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing. We may recommend physical therapy to help you regain strength and flexibility during recovery. For patients who face transportation challenges, we offer telemedicine consultations to ensure continued access to care.
Insurance and Convenient Access to Spine Care
NeuroSpine Plus works with major insurance plans, including commercial carriers, Medicare, and out-of-network arrangements. Our staff assists with insurance verification, prior authorization, and financial questions to reduce stress during the treatment process.
In addition to North Bergen, we maintain 6 locations across New Jersey, including offices in Paramus, Edison, Jersey City, Mount Laurel, and Hamilton. This network allows patients to choose the office most convenient for their needs.
Take the Next Step Toward Relief
Living with chronic spine pain doesn’t have to be your reality. Minimally invasive spine surgery offers a path to relief with less disruption to your life and faster return to the activities you enjoy. If you’ve tried conservative treatments without success, or if you’re seeking a second opinion about previous spine surgery, our team can help you explore your options.
Contact NeuroSpine Plus today to schedule a consultation at our North Bergen office. Dr. Scheid and his team will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan designed to address your specific condition and help you achieve lasting relief from spine pain.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Scheid & The Team at NeuroSpine Plus
Last updated: May 6, 2026The team at NeuroSpine Plus is led by Dr. Edward Scheid, a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience and 8,000+ successful surgeries. Along with his dedicated team of physician assistants and medical professionals, NeuroSpine Plus specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and comprehensive spine care across six convenient locations in New Jersey. Our clinical expertise in treating complex spine conditions ensures all content is medically accurate and based on proven treatment approaches we use daily in our practice.