The Chance to Hope Again
Strolling, laughing and tossing a ball with the kids are some of life's precious moments that can still be yours. At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, our caring physicians, nurses, therapists and other skilled medical professionals help free patients from spinal pain. We offer dozens of spine care options, from innovative pain management treatments to some of the newest, most advanced, minimally invasive spinal procedures in the country. Whether you need treatment for scoliosis, spinal cancer or another spinal condition, we’ll listen to your concerns and support you from the emergency room to the fitness room. Let us help you catch your breath so you can start living life to the fullest again.
Spine Care That Treats the Whole You
- A Team Effort With a Personalized Spine Care Approach
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Your spine is as unique as you are. That’s why at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, we believe in customized spine care plans unique to you and your needs. During our consultation process, we look at your past and present medical history. We ask about your hopes and fears. We consult your loved ones. Our personal care coordinators listen, answer your questions and explain our spinal disorder treatment options. Then, we add the latest technology and diagnostic tests. If you need a neurologist, neurosurgeon, nutritionist, physical therapist or pain-management specialist, our network connects you with our most capable experts. It’s part of our promise to provide you with individualized treatment of spinal disorders designed for you.
Our screenings and tests include:
- CT scans
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap): By studying the fluid surrounding your spinal cord, our doctors are better able to diagnose, treat and heal your condition.
- MRIs, including 3 Tesla MRI
- X-rays
- EOS-Scoliosis X-rays
- More Treatments for Spinal Disorders Mean More Chances for Relief
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It’s OK to be skeptical, and it’s important to have hope, too. Many patients have found relief through our nonsurgical treatments for spinal disorders. These include injections, blocks, spinal-cord stimulation, radio frequency, physical therapy, rehabilitation, lifestyle enhancements and new, non-prescription treatments. Our network of front-line spine-care specialists have access to the best solutions from both traditional and alternative medicine.
We understand patients often prefer less invasive treatments. But some surgical procedures, such as a lumbar discectomy to relieve sciatica leg pain, have shown remarkable results with lasting impact.
It's your choice. We always ensure you're fully informed and comfortable with your decision. If you and your doctor agree that surgery is the right option, our skilled spine care experts can perform specialized procedures, including:
- Adult deformity surgery
- Balloon kyphoplasty: A minimally-invasive treatment for spinal-compression fractures in which a small balloon gently lifts bone fragments into their correct position
- Massage therapy
- Minimally invasive lumbar discectomy: Easing pressure on the spinal cord by removing parts of a damaged disc through small incisions
- Minimally invasive decompression: Helping patients find relief from the discomfort caused by a compressed nerve
- Minimally invasive fusion: A laparoscopic surgical procedure that offers many advantages over open spinal fusion, including a reduced risk of infection and a faster recovery
- Pain care
- Rehabilitation
- Scoliosis surgery
- Total disc replacement: A surgical procedure where degenerated discs are replaced with artificial devices, helping to treat chronic and severe back pain
- Sacroplasty: Helping to increase stability and decrease the pain of sacral stress and insufficiency fractures
- Vertebroplasty: An outpatient procedure that helps to stabilize compression fractures, including those caused by osteoporosis
Whenever possible, our experienced spine care doctors will recommend a minimally invasive procedure that results in less recovery time and the best chance of success.
- Expert Spine Care
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The spine is a miracle, and a complex one. This powerful foundation of bones, nerves and ligaments lets us lift a giggling child or swing a bat without a second thought. Yet, if any one of these elements is injured or diseased, we may suffer immense discomfort and/or decreased mobility. That’s when compassion and the deft touch of a skilled healer are invaluable.
At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, our expert, board-certified neurosurgeons are fellowshipped-trained in spine surgery. Some of the conditions treated include:
- Back Pain
- Bone spurs
- Bulging discs
- Compression fractures
- Degenerative disc disease
- Foraminal stenosis
- Head and neck surgery
- Herniated discs
- Multiple sclerosis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Pinched nerve
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylosis
Whatever you choose, keep your chin up. Your long-term comfort and mobility inspire us to keep striving for better solutions, every day.
Advanced Spine Care and Compassionate Support
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Degenerative Conditions
- Herniated Discs
- Neurology and Neurosurgical Care
- Orthopedic Care
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Fusions
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Tumors and Cancer
- Sports and Rehab Care
Spine Care You Can Count On
Using spinal surgery as a last resort, we concentrate on treating you with nonsurgical therapies such as pain management, physical therapy, and spinal regenerative techniques.