Rocky Mountain Advanced Spine Access
Rocky Mountain Advanced Spine Access is the premier spine exposure practice in Denver, Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Our number one priority is your health and well-being. We always strive to provide the highest quality of patient care and our expert team will be by your side every step of the way!
Less Invasive Spinal Access Surgery
Small incisions make a big difference
We provide world-class spine exposure through small incisions
A procedure that is precise and efficient
Using x-rays to localize surgery site with pinpoint accuracy
Less invasive surgery, Less recovery time
Decreased hospital stays - some patients leave within 24 hours post-op
Combining experience and expertise to maximize patient benefit
Having successfully completed over 3,000 anterolateral exposures to date, Dr. Schoeff combines experience and expertise, providing the latest specialized procedures to maximize benefit and minimize recovery time for his patients.
Anterior Spine Surgery
'Back Surgery'
from the front
Improved access to discs and bones, all in front of the spinal cord
Team Approach
Combined expertise of two surgeons means better outcomes even in more complex cases
High Value
Real Estate
More expansive disc exposure means higher fusion success rates
Spine Access Procedures
Our practice focuses on less invasive spine exposure, combining advanced spine exposure techniques along with extensive experience, to minimize tissue damage and dramatically decrease recovery time when compared to the traditional open surgical approach.
Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion
Utilizing a revolutionary retractor system with cutting edge spinal instrumentation, the Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion (OLIF) is a truly minimally invasive spinal access and fusion procedure, approved for treatment of degenerative spine conditions.
Anterior LUmbar Interbody Fusion
Using a less invasive, or ‘mini-open’ approach to anterior spine exposure, the Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) can now be performed through small incisions (< 2 inches) with minimal tissue trauma resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Patient Resources
We invite you to learn more about our practice philosophy and explore answers to questions you might have regarding your surgical procedure.