Spine Surgeon Serving Angola, Indiana
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Angola residents have access to fellowship-trained spine surgery expertise through evaluation in Bryan, Ohio. Dr. Marc Greenberg provides advanced minimally invasive spine care for sciatica, stenosis, neck pain, and other spine conditions—bringing Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Brown University training to Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio.
Fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Marc Greenberg serves Angola and Steuben County with comprehensive spine evaluation and treatment. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana—convenient to Bryan, Ohio—Greenberg Spine offers advanced endoscopic and robotic-assisted spine surgery techniques for patients throughout Northeast Indiana.
Common Reasons Angola Patients Seek Evaluation
Sciatica & Leg Pain
Radiating pain down the leg, often from a herniated disc. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, or weakness that worsens with sitting, bending, or coughing.
Learn about sciatica treatment →Spinal Stenosis
Leg pain or heaviness when walking or standing that improves with sitting or leaning forward. Often described as "shopping cart sign"—relief when leaning on a cart.
Learn about stenosis treatment →Neck & Arm Pain
Cervical disc herniation causing arm pain, numbness, or weakness. May include difficulty with fine motor tasks like buttoning shirts or typing.
Learn about neck pain treatment →Failed Previous Surgery
Persistent or recurrent symptoms after prior spine surgery. Revision surgery requires specialized expertise to address scar tissue, hardware issues, or adjacent segment problems.
Learn about revision surgery →What Your Evaluation Looks Like
Detailed History
Discussion of your symptoms, how they started, what makes them better or worse, previous treatments tried, and how pain affects your daily activities and sleep.
Physical Examination
Assessment of strength, reflexes, sensation, range of motion, and specific tests to identify the source of your symptoms. This helps confirm whether imaging findings match your clinical presentation.
Imaging Review
Dr. Greenberg personally reviews your MRI or CT scans with you, explaining findings in clear language. If you don't have recent imaging, he'll discuss whether it's needed and why.
Treatment Discussion
Review of all appropriate options—conservative and surgical—with realistic expectations. Most patients do not need surgery. When surgery is appropriate, Dr. Greenberg explains the least invasive approach that achieves optimal long-term results.
Treatment Approach: Start Conservative, Escalate When Needed
First-Line Conservative Care
Most back and neck pain improves without surgery. Initial treatment focuses on:
- Physical therapy: Nerve glides, core strengthening, hip mobility, and posture training
- Activity modification: Avoiding positions or activities that worsen symptoms
- Anti-inflammatory medications: When safe and appropriate for your medical history
Targeted Injections
When conservative care doesn't provide adequate relief, epidural steroid injections or nerve blocks may help reduce inflammation and pain. Important to understand:
- Injections treat symptoms, not the underlying structural problem
- Relief is usually temporary—weeks to months
- Can help bridge to natural healing or clarify whether surgery might help
Minimally Invasive Surgery (Select Candidates)
When conservative treatment fails and imaging confirms a correctable structural problem, minimally invasive options may include:
- Endoscopic discectomy: Ultra-minimally invasive herniated disc removal through incisions smaller than a dime
- Microdiscectomy: Small-incision disc removal with microscope magnification
- Minimally invasive decompression: Relieving nerve pressure from stenosis while preserving stability
Fusion When Instability Is the Driver
Spinal fusion is considered only when instability, spondylolisthesis, or deformity is the primary cause of symptoms. Dr. Greenberg uses robotic-assisted techniques for enhanced precision and faster recovery when fusion is truly needed.
When to Seek Urgent Evaluation
The following symptoms require immediate medical attention—go to the emergency room or call 911:
Loss of bowel or bladder control
Saddle anesthesia (numbness in groin/inner thighs)
Progressive weakness in legs or arms
Fever with back pain (especially with cancer history)
Severe pain after major trauma or fall
Related Resources for Angola Patients
Bryan, Ohio Hub
Primary evaluation location serving Angola and Steuben County
Learn more →Endoscopic Surgery Guide
Self-check for sciatica/stenosis and when endoscopic surgery may help
Read article →Sciatica Self-Check
Simple self-check for sciatica and least invasive next steps
Read article →Stenosis Walking Guide
Self-check for leg pain when walking and treatment options
Read article →Herniated Disc Education
Understanding herniated discs and treatment options
Learn more →Endoscopic Procedures
Learn about ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery options
View procedures →Request an Evaluation in Bryan, Ohio
If symptoms are limiting walking, sleep, or daily function, request an evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and map the least invasive plan.
Content Reviewed by Dr. Marc Greenberg, MD
Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon | Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Brown University
Last updated: February 24, 2026