Joshua M. Beckman

Specialties

• Neurological Surgery

Hospitals

• Porter

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Dr. Joshua Beckman is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in motion-preserving spine surgery and complex spine surgery for trauma, spinal deformity and spinal tumors. He treats a wide range of brain and spine disorders and has extensive experience in non-surgical treatments and minimally invasive spine surgery.

He was the first surgeon in Colorado to perform the Total Posterior Spine (TOPS) facet joint replacement. Similar to a disc replacement, this innovative procedure helps maintain lower back mobility while treating conditions like spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, and nerve-related leg pain. TOPS is an excellent option for active patients who want to stay mobile and return to the activities they love.

Dr. Beckman takes a conservative, step-by-step approach with his patients, recommending the least invasive and potentially reversible therapies first. He fosters a patient-surgeon partnership to set realistic expectations and tailor treatments to each patient’s needs. He encourages second opinions and believes patients should feel fully confident in the surgical plan.

Dr. Beckman also emphasizes communication with patients and referring providers. Once surgery is decided, he moves quickly to get patients into the OR and start recovery. He practices the ERAS protocol (early recovery after surgery), mobilizing patients the same or next day and typically avoiding the use of braces or collars.

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SPECIALTIES

• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Herniated Disc
• Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
• Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery
• SI Joint Dysfunction
• Spinal Deformity
• Spinal Oncology Surgery
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spine Tumors
• Total Posterior Spine (TOPS) facet joint replacement surgery
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Traumatic Spine Injury