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 West Palm Beach
Your spine supports your body, and our specialists work hard to support your spine.
At HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, we are committed to easing your pain and increasing your mobility. Our spine specialists offer advanced surgical care, personalized pain management and comprehensive therapeutic interventions.
Spine conditions we treat
We prioritize your comfort and strength by treating conditions of the spine, including:
- Compression fractures
- Disc herniation
- Dislocations
- Failed back and neck surgery
- Fractures
- Myofascial pain
- Neuropathy
- Pinched nerve
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Subluxations
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Sports injuries
- Soft tissue sprains, strains and contusions
- Systemic diseases affecting spinal function
- Weakness associated with a neurological diagnosis
- Work-related back pain and injuries
Our spine care program
We offer both nonsurgical and surgical forms of treatment that target your spine pain, condition or injury.
Pain management
We know that living with pain interferes with your everyday life. Our pain management consultants are committed to creating a personalized treatment plan for you. They collaborate with our team of physicians, nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists.
Some of the interventional pain management techniques we offer including implantable pumps. The goal of this technique is to relieve back spasms by dispensing medication and stimulating the spinal cord.
Spine surgery
Your doctor may recommend spine surgery as a form of treatment if conservative options haven't been effective. Some of the spine procedures we perform include:
- Artificial disc replacement surgery — Replaces a herniated disc with an artificial disc to provide pain relief without affecting the spine's anatomical structure
- Cervical and lumbar fusions — Fuses two or more vertebrae together to stabilize the spine and prevent movement that may cause pain
- Discectomy — Removes herniated disc material that presses on the spinal cord or a nerve
- Kyphoplasty — Relieves pain caused by compression fractures.
- Laminectomy — Eases pain and is typically performed on the cervical, thoracic or lumbar section of the spine
- Spinal stenosis surgery — Alleviates painful symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Minimally invasive surgery allows your spine surgeon to operate through small incisions using an endoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a camera that guides the procedure. Potential benefits of this technique include a shorter recovery time and less scarring.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy and rehabilitation are an important part of your recovery after surgery. In addition to creating a treatment plan tailored to your needs, we may suggest physical therapy to help relieve your back pain.