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Spine Care 

A healthy spine is fundamental to your overall well-being and supports every aspect of your life. Problems affecting the neck and back—the two primary regions of the spine—can significantly impact your physical and mental health, interfering with daily activities and your quality of life. We understand the critical role your spine plays, offering comprehensive care focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions that affect this vital structure.

At Baylor Scott & White Surgicare at Weatherford, we are dedicated to providing spine care in a compassionate and supportive outpatient setting. Our orthopedic spine specialists recognize that spine, back, and neck care is not one-size-fits-all. We prioritize recommending nonsurgical treatments initially to help you find the symptom relief you’re looking for. If conservative approaches don’t achieve your goals, our spine surgeons will thoroughly explain your surgical options, including the latest minimally invasive techniques, to help you make informed decisions and get back to the activities you love faster.

 

Top Conditions Treated

Our spine specialists routinely treat a wide array of conditions affecting the neck, back, and spine, including:

  • Chronic back and neck pain
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
  • Sciatica (nerve pain radiating down the leg)
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spinal fractures
  • Spondylolisthesis (vertebra slippage)
  • Scoliosis and other spinal deformities
  • Pinched nerves (radiculopathy)
  • Osteoarthritis of the spine (spondylosis)
  • Spinal cord compression

Top Procedures Performed

Our physicians utilize a range of advanced techniques tailored to your specific needs, focusing on both non-surgical and surgical interventions:

  • Non-Surgical Treatments:
    • Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
    • Pain Management Injections (e.g., epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks)
    • Medication Management
    • Lifestyle and ergonomic counseling
  • Surgical Procedures:
    • Discectomy and Microdiscectomy (removal of herniated disc material)
    • Laminectomy and Laminoplasty (decompression procedures for spinal stenosis)
    • Spinal Fusion (joining vertebrae to stabilize the spine)
    • Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) for various conditions, offering smaller incisions and potentially faster recovery
    • Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty (for spinal compression fractures)
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation (for chronic pain management)

 

When to Seek Spine Care

If you experience persistent pain, limited mobility, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your back, neck, or limbs, it’s crucial to consult a spine specialist. Early evaluation can help prevent further complications and improve your long-term spinal health. Seek care if you:

  • Have chronic or severe back or neck pain that interferes with daily activities
  • Experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs
  • Notice a loss of bladder or bowel control (seek immediate medical attention)
  • Have pain that radiates from your back or neck into your limbs (sciatica or radiculopathy)
  • Experience difficulty standing, walking, or performing everyday tasks due to back or neck issues
  • Suffer a recent injury to your back or neck that causes severe pain or neurological symptoms
  • Have persistent stiffness or reduced range of motion in your spine or neck

 

Contact a Physician Today

If you’re experiencing back, neck, or spine pain, or if you’ve been advised to consider spine treatment, schedule a consultation with a physician at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare at Weatherford. Our dedicated team is here to provide comprehensive spine care to support your recovery and help you regain your quality of life.

 

 

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