Atención de la columna vertebral
Los médicos de columna vertebral, que pueden ser ortopedistas o neurocirujanos, diagnostican y tratan problemas relacionados con la columna vertebral. Estos profesionales pueden ayudar con el tratamiento del dolor de cuello y espalda, así como con el tratamiento de lesiones, traumatismos y enfermedades relacionadas con la columna vertebral. Es posible que deba ver a un especialista en columna vertebral si tiene hernia de disco, daño en los nervios, dolor en el nervio ciático o dolor de espalda crónico.
Spine surgeons in Greater Chattanooga, Tennessee
Our orthopedic specialists provide the high-quality spine care your body needs.
At Parkridge Health System, you can access our full spectrum of spinal care to help relieve pain and increase range of motion. We always prioritize nonsurgical treatments, and if surgery is needed, our specialists use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
Spinal conditions we treat
Our orthopedic specialists offer an advanced spinal program that treats a wide range of conditions, including:
- Compression fractures
- Herniated discs
- Scoliosis
- Spinal arthritis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
Spine care services we offer
From microdiscectomies to tumor removals, our spinal services combine individualized care with leading-edge treatments.
Our spine center
Before recommending surgery to relieve your symptoms, we explore more conservative treatment options, such as medication, physical therapy or injections. If surgery is required, we perform several different procedures, including:
- Laminectomy — If muscle weakness or numbness are making it difficult for you to walk or stand, your care team might recommend a laminectomy. During this surgery, our specialists enlarge your spinal canal, relieving pressure on your spinal cord or nerves.
- Microdiscectomy — This minimally invasive surgical procedure is used to treat herniated discs. When a herniated disc compresses a spinal nerve, you might experience pain, muscle weakness and difficulty performing repetitive motions.
- Spinal fusion — By connecting two or more bones in your spine, this surgery can make your spine stronger and more stable. If you have scoliosis, then spinal fusion might be useful because it reshapes your spine. This treatment approach also benefits individuals living with severe spinal arthritis.
- Tumor excisions — During this surgery, your care team removes spinal tumors to stabilize your spine. Our surgeons work together to restore the spine where your tumor was removed.
- Vertebral fracture repairs — Also called a vertebroplasty, this surgery treats fractures in your vertebrae. Your surgical team will inject cement into a cracked or broken spinal bone to help relieve your pain and restore your mobility. Vertebral fracture repairs are often used to treat compression fractures caused by osteoporosis.