NSMC spine surgeons diagnose and treat both adult and pediatric patients. They are all board-certified, and use the latest diagnostic modalities to find the cause of the symptoms, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT scans), and electromyography (EMG). They use the latest minimally invasive techniques, as well as other approaches.
Disorders of the the cervical (neck), thoracic and lumbar spine we treat include:
- degenerative disc disease
- herniated discs
- spinal stenosis
- operative and non-operative care
- x-stop
- fracture care
- operative and non-operative care
- kyphoplasty for osteoporotic compression fractures
- disc replacement
- minimally invasive spinal surgery
- treatment of spinal deformity and scoliosis
- use of stem cells in spinal fusion
- infections of the spine
- spinal tumors
- work-related injuries
FAQs
Why should I see a spine surgeon if I am not considering surgery?
A spine surgeon can often diagnose your condition faster and more accurately than a physician without similar training. The sooner you have your problem diagnosed, the sooner you can gain an understanding of what's causing your neck/back or arm/leg pain and take steps to recover.
What is the difference between a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic spine surgeon?
Sometimes the two are interchangeable; what is significant to know is whether your surgeon has received specialized training in advanced spinal surgery. Neurosurgeons may have this training, or not.
Why do I need bone density testing?
Bone density testing is given to determine if a patient has osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a painless condition that results in people being at increased risk for fractures. It can be easily diagnosed and treatments are available which can halt and possibly reverse the process. Read more about
osteoporosis and spine fracture here.
