Spine Surgery

Whether your back just “went out” or you’ve suffered an injury to your spine or you have a genetic condition, you want relief. The solution could be a nonsurgical treatment, such as medication or physical therapy, or it may require surgery.

You’ll be comforted to know that if surgery is necessary, our doctors use some of the latest techniques to lessen the pain and help expedite a safer recovery.

Spine conditions we treat

Intense back pain can seriously impact your life. Our spine surgery team will help you find relief. Commonly treated conditions include:

  • Arthritis, osteoarthritis and joint pain
  • Adult and pediatric spinal deformities
  • Back pain and neck pain
  • Failed spine surgery
  • Fractures
  • Herniated discs or degenerative disc disease
  • Infection
  • Instability
  • Kyphosis
  • Leg pain
  • Lumbar and thoracic spine disorders and diseases
  • Masses, lumps and cysts
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Spine infections
  • Spine trauma
  • Spine tumors
  • Spondylolisthesis

If you need care for a condition not listed here, consult with one of our spine care providers.

Innovative spine services and treatments

Our team specializes in complex spine surgeries—both neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery—and is specially trained to perform minimally invasive procedures so you have less pain, fewer scars and bleeding, and heal faster. These procedures allow you to return to doing the things you love sooner. Some of the innovative treatments and services we offer include:

  • Endoscopic surgery – A technique using a small scope with a camera to view and treat areas through a small opening.
  • Joint injections – Medications are put directly into a joint using a needle to reduce pain.
  • Medication – Prescription or over-the-counter drugs to relieve pain.
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery – Uses smaller incisions to promote faster healing with less pain and blood loss.
  • Patient education – Materials, videos and classes to help you prepare for surgery and recovery.
  • Pediatric neurosurgery – Surgical care for infants, children and teens.
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation – Non-surgical techniques to reduce pain and restore function.
  • Spinal fusion – Surgery to permanently connect two or more vertebrae and reduce pain.
  • Spinal traction – Decompression therapy to relieve pressure on the spine.
  • Surgery – Treats herniated discs, curvature and other spine conditions.
  • Therapeutic aids – Braces, inserts and other supports to stabilize the body.
  • Therapeutic exercise – Activities to improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Neuroscience care team supporting patients with spine conditions in Kalamazoo
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