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Back, Neck & Spine Center
Offering innovative, best-in-class care for complex back, neck and spine conditions from an internationally recognized team of experts.
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As part of the region’s academic health system, our team has diagnosed and treated some of the world’s most complex back, neck and spine conditions. We recognize the importance of an early and accurate diagnosis and serve as ambassadors for you from the beginning. With doctors specializing in non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques as well as traditional surgery, we bring together experts from eight subspecialties to get you quickly on the path toward recovery.
Research
ACTIVE AND VIBRANT RESEARCH
We Are Committed To Advancing Medical Options.
The best medical programs in the world are part of leading-edge research aimed at improving public health and developing new medical treatments. As the Region’s only adult academic medical center, we house vibrant research programs that include ongoing clinical trials, actively initiating studies to bring new therapies and diagnostic tests to patients in Greater Cincinnati and around the world.
We Actively Seek Medical Discoveries.
Nationally and internationally recognized for its research efforts, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UC Health has a long and distinguished history of medical discoveries. Our premier surgeon-scientists and postdoctoral researchers pursue innovative and exciting research, focused on applying their discoveries directly to the bedside to advance patient care.
Referrals
REFERRING A PATIENT
Our Teams Build Strong Collaborative Partnerships With Referring Providers.
We are committed to providing optimal care to your patient and open communication with you. As a referring physician, we understand that you need to be kept informed on your patient’s progress. That’s why we set up a toolbox to share detailed information about your patient’s health with you.
To refer a patient, call 513-475-UCMD (8263)
Conditions We Treat
Neck, Back and Spine Care to Treat a Range of Complex Conditions
- Back and Neck Pain
- Complex Deformities
- Curvature of the Spine
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Herniated Discs
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Tumors
- Spine Infections
- Traumatic Spine Fractures
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Cervical Radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
Expert Minds for Better Care
Our center brings together experts from spine surgery, rehabilitation, pain medicine and neuroradiology to provide customized diagnosis and treatment plans for patients with back and neck pain and other related conditions.
Advanced Diagnostics & Treatments
Acupuncture
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction and Reconstruction
Discectomy
Endoscopic Discectomy
Epidurals
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Massage
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Nerve Blocks
Occupational Therapy (Hands and Arms)
Pain Management
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy (Legs and Walking)
Sacroplasty
Speech and Swallowing Therapy
Spinal Fusions
Spinal Joint Blocks
Vertebroplasty
Your Personalized Care Team
We bring hope for even the most complex spine conditions.
Complex cases are discussed at our Spine Conference—a meeting with all our subspecialists to determine the best treatment. We discuss everything from past treatments to diagnostic tests to create a treatment plan just for you.
18 Specialists
8 Subspecialties
5 Convenient Locations
Research and Clinical Trials
AUTHORING BREAKTHROUGHS
Collaborative, Evidence-Based, Advanced Care for Back, Neck and Spine
National Leaders
Our experts are recognized as national leaders in back, neck and spine surgeries as well as degenerative, revision and spinal disorders. We treat conditions no one else can.
Nurse Navigators to Guide You
Nurse navigators champion your journey toward wellness. They work with you and your physician to develop a care blueprint and help with everything from appointments to a dietary plan.
Many Minds for the Best Solutions
We bring together all our back, neck and spine physicians to find solutions. It helps us identify treatments even when you’ve been told there were no other options available.
Patient Stories
Kevin’s Journey: A Traumatic Accident, A Future in Medicine Regained
In the spring of 2019, Kevin reached the last day of medical school and was prepared to begin his residency in radiology that summer. Then tragedy struck.
Our Providers
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