Back and neck problems are common in the United States, affecting the quality of life of patients of all ages. We care for patients who face back and neck pain that requires comprehensive care and even possibly surgery.
Cleveland Clinic surgeons use minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. Minimally invasive surgery is done through small incisions. Using specialized techniques, miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights and high definition monitors. Often, minimally invasive surgery only requires a few stitches to close surgical incisions. Minimally invasive surgery provides less trauma to the body, less scarring, and less need for pain medication.
If indicated, our surgeons use sophisticated surgical techniques for spinal fusions. These include instrumentation, reconstruction and fusion (including spinal cage fixation), using endoscopic, percutaneous or image guided and robotic techniques.
Cleveland Clinic Medical, Interventional, and Surgical Spine Care Center surgeons are fully trained in both anterior (front) and posterior (back) surgical approaches to spinal surgery.
Unique to the Medical, Interventional, and Surgical Spine Care Center is the individual attention the physicians and therapists provide to its patients. They not only take the time to discuss patients diagnosis and treatment plan but also personally direct the continued plan of care through to recovery (through rehabilitation) to ensure the best opportunity for a successful outcome. Our surgeons have an array of technology at their disposal that significantly increases surgical precision while minimizing the risk.
The program also includes a distinct research and educational component. Our physicians contribute to major advances in the treatment of various spinal disorders through our participation in and contributions to various sponsored research and device investigation programs. The research and educational programs produced from our department have excelled at various national and international professional events.
We proudly recognize (i) The Decade of the Spine 2001 – 2010 and its mission to improve the quality of spinal care worldwide; and (ii) Bone and Joint Decade 2002 – 2011 aiming to raise awareness and promote positive actions to combat the suffering and costs to society associated with musculoskeletal disorders such as joint diseases, osteoporosis, spinal disorders, severe trauma to the extremities and crippling diseases and deformities in children.
