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Sanjay Jatana, MD is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon in Denver, Colorado. SanjayJatanaMD.com or DenverSpineSurgeons.com.

Sanjay Jatana, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who balances surgical and non-surgical approaches when treating patients with back pain. Back pain can take a toll on your quality of life and leave you feeling hopeless. Dr. Jatana provides options to help patients overcome their spine problems and resume their active lifestyles.

03/01/2026

If you have back or neck pain, you are not alone. It’s estimated that over time 4 out of 5 adults will have an episode of back or neck pain. While many of these cases can be simple back or neck strain that can resolve over time with spine therapy and other non-surgical treatment options like spinal injections, other problems can be caused by herniated discs, stenosis and fractures that require surgery to relieve symptoms. Degenerative disc disease is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. Discs can degenerate as a natural part of the aging process but may also result from injury. A herniated disc occurs when the soft, jelly-like material from inside the disc (nucleus) protrudes outside and through the outer ring (annulus) and compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots. Dr. Jatana evaluates the patient to determine all your treatment options in advance of spine surgery.

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02/23/2026

Dr. Sanjay Jatana is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in back and neck surgery at Colorado Spine Partners — the only spine center in the State of Colorado to be included in Spine Center Network, the only national listing of credentialed spine centers. To be included, a spine center must meet credentialing criteria that relates to taking a multi-disciplinary approach to spine care. The spine team emphasizes nonsurgical treatment options; minimally invasive spine surgery; motion preservation surgery via artificial disc replacement; patient education; and home remedies for back and neck pain.

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02/19/2026

Dr. Sanjay Jatana is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who balances surgical and non-surgical approaches when treating patients with neck and low back problems. Fellowship-training is the highest level of medical education possible. A fellowship in spine means that the specialist has done an additional year of training in a spine center environment learning the most advanced methods of spine care.

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02/16/2026

Dr. Jatana is referred some of the most complex back and neck cases, including patients coming from across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and New Mexico. Those with complex back pain or neck pain symptoms may be frustrated from ongoing non-productive doctor visits, diagnostic tests and procedures. When you visit our spine center, Dr. Jatana and his staff will discuss your expectations and answer all your questions. We want to make sure you have a good understanding of your condition, so the treatment options make sense.

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02/01/2026

Non-fusion option #2: Cervical Laminoplasty

Like the Cervical Laminoforaminotomy, this surgery is also performed through the back of the neck and is intended to retain the natural movement of the neck after surgery. The surgery involves great proficiency and the use of a microscope. Within a laminoplasty surgery, a small portion of the bony part of the spinal canal (lamina) is removed to enlarge the spinal canal, thereby relieving symptoms of nerve root compression. By enlarging the spinal canal, it can relieve symptoms of radiating pain or weakness or numbness in the arm or hand. The difference between a laminectomy and a laminoplasty is that more of the lamina is left in place in a laminoplasty procedure. Also in a laminoplasty, the trained neck surgeon leaves more of the normal bone and ligaments intact, and provides a protective layer that lessens scar tissue formation on the dural sac after surgery.

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01/26/2026

Non-fusion option #1: Cervical Laminoforaminotomy

Unlike many neck surgeries that involve fusion, where two vertebrae are locked together, the Cervical Laminoforaminotomy procedure avoids fusing the neck vertebrae. This retains the natural movement in the neck. While “motion preservation” is the goal of most surgeries, most spine surgeons are not able to do a Cervical Laminoforaminotomy because of the experience needed. “Because most spine surgeons divide their time between neck surgery and low back surgery, they don’t gain proficiency in this particular neck surgery,” explains Dr. Jatana. “Also, this neck surgery requires use of a microscope and the use of small 1mm and 2mm instruments to repair the damaged disc rather than removing all of the disc and replacing it with a fusion and metal instrumentation.” Consequently, the patient with a herniated disc in the neck will likely be recommended a cervical fusion because most surgeons are not able to perform a Cervical Laminoforaminotomy.

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01/19/2026

Dr. Jatana also provides two specialized neck surgeries that preserve the natural motion of the neck vertebrae. These two surgeries are not typically provided by other Colorado spine surgeons because they require advanced training and experience, and proficiency with minimally invasive instrumentation: Cervical Laminoforaminotomy and Cervical Laminoplasty. There are relatively few spine surgeons in the State of Colorado trained to perform these two neck surgeries. “Both of these surgeries are motion-preserving non-fusion neck surgeries,” explains Dr. Jatana. These surgeries require specialized expertise in neck surgery because they involve a posterior approach (from the back of the neck), the use of tiny instruments and microsurgery. The benefit of these two surgeries is that they are minimally invasive, non-fusion, and motion preserving approaches that provide a faster return to activity.”

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01/12/2026

While the intent of a spinal fusion is to relieve the symptoms of radiating pain or numbness from a herniated disc in the neck, the downside of fusion surgery is that it causes two vertebrae to become locked in place. During a cervical fusion, metal instrumentation may be used along with a bone graft to lock two vertebrae in place. This puts additional stress on discs above and below, which can lead to additional disc herniations. New research by the North American Spine Society — the most respected international society of spine surgeons — has shown that when a person has a herniated disc in the neck and traditional fusion surgery is performed there is an increased incidence of herniation at an adjacent segment. In particular, fusing the levels of the neck in the range of C3 to C7 limits motion significantly. Adjacent segment disease is more likely, increasing the risk of other disc herniations.

Have you been told you need neck surgery? Through a second opinion you may learn that there is a minimally invasive procedure that can have you home the same day for a faster and less painful recovery. Call 303-697-7463 or complete and submit the second opinion form at SanjayJatanaMD.com

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12/22/2025

Cervical spine surgery refers to surgical procedures performed on the neck area (cervical spine) to address various conditions. In cervical disc replacement surgery, a diseased cervical disc is removed and replaced with an artificial disc. This aims to relieve symptoms caused by pressure on the spinal nerves due to a narrowed space between vertebrae. Unlike other spine surgeons who are trained in only one type of artificial disc, Dr. Jatana is trained and proficient in the use of the FOUR most popular FDA-approved artificial discs. He is proficient in the use of the following artificial discs: Mobi-C, Prodisc-C, Prodisc Vivo, and Prestige LP. Unlike traditional cervical disc surgery, disc replacement allows more movement and creates less stress on the remaining vertebrae.

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12/18/2025

When you visit our spine center, Dr. Jatana and his staff will discuss your expectations and answer all your questions. We want to make sure you have a good understanding of your condition, so the treatment options make sense. Dr. Sanjay Jatana's goal is to correct deformities and relieve the painful and often debilitating symptoms caused by herniated discs, scoliosis, spinal tumors, compression fractures, and spinal trauma.

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12/11/2025

When looking for a treatment center to help you with your chronic pain, it is important to find a setting that provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment with clinicians specifically trained and experienced in treating chronic pain. At Sanjay Jatana MD, we offer personalized, comprehensive solutions for patients suffering from neck pain.

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12/04/2025

Sanjay Jatana MD is a regional referral center for the treatment of back and neck pain. Based in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Jatana is referred some of the most complex back and neck cases across the Rockies, including patients coming from across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and New Mexico. Through regular benchmarking and a steadfast commitment to growth, we strive to maintain our position as the regional leader in the field of multidisciplinary spine care.

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145 Inverness Drive E, Suite 100
Englewood, CO
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http://www.sanjayjatanamd.com/

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