The treatment goal is to restore maximum function, eliminate pain, and formulate a plan for long-range care. Resolution is first attempted through conservative therapy, such as injections, oral medications and physical therapy. A well-equipped physical therapy room is a component of the Center's Outpatient Spinal Rehabilitation Program. Emphasis of this program is on recovering maximum function through various exercises and with the aid of special equipment, under the direction of certified physical and occupational therapists. The latest surgical techniques are available when recommended as the best course of treatment.
Spinal surgery is effective at managing and often resolving certain spinal conditions.
Patients receive pre- and postoperative care at the Spine Center, and specially trained orthopedic nurses provide instruction to ensure ongoing benefits from treatment. Our goal is to determine the underlying cause of a condition, and to manage or eliminate the problem, so that we may restore maximum function and ultimate quality of life in our patients. The Spine Center Team includes physicians specialized in spinal surgery and rehabilitative medicine as well as a registered nurse. The team is complemented by staff consultants, including physical and occupational therapists, neurologists, rheumatologists, radiologists, dieticians and social workers. Diagnostics The most advanced diagnostic procedures and equipment are used.