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.
Orthopedic spine surgeons in Sebring, Florida
When you are experiencing back problems, you need a highly-coordinated team of spine specialists to help you recover and get back to living pain-free.
The Orthopedic & Spine Institute at HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, which was established in 2020, offers state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, and recovery services to help relieve your back pain. This investment in our facility is the culmination of decade-long planning to serve as the hospital of choice for your spine care needs in the Central Florida region. Our orthopedic team will work with you to fully understand what is causing the pain and provide you with a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Whether you need surgical or nonsurgical treatment, our facility and spine care team are here for you.
Recognized for extraordinary care
Healthgrades – the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals – named HCA Florida Highlands Hospital a Five-Star Recipient for spinal fusion surgery. A 5-star rating indicates that Highlands’ clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated.
Healthgrades – the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals – named HCA Florida Highlands Hospital a Five-Star Recipient for spinal fusion surgery. A 5-star rating indicates that Highlands’ clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated.
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Orthopedic & Spine Unit
Patients undergoing spine surgery receive post-operative care in our Orthopedic & Spine unit – located on the second floor of Highlands. This dedicated space provides patients undergoing orthopedic and spine procedures an upscale environment while also promoting wellness and healing. Our patients recover in spacious, state-of-the-art private rooms with safety-enhanced patient beds and extra seating for family members. In their recovery, they will receive inpatient therapy sessions, gourmet meals provided by a chef, and our case management team will work with you to customize your discharge plan.
We also have a coffee shop with a waiting area and a digital tracking board to allow family and loved ones the ability to track patient's progress in surgery.
Spine program navigator
Our spine program navigator, who holds over 20 years of experience, will work with you and your family through your spine surgery to be sure you are progressing and to ensure satisfaction throughout the entire care experience. They are also able to answer any questions regarding the pre and post-operative process, including therapy sessions, meals, and discharge planning.
For more details, contact our Spine Program Navigator at (863) 471-5807
Physical therapy
After surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation can play an important role in your recovery. We will work with you to assess your needs and create a rehabilitation plan that helps you meet your goals. Our nurses work closely with physical and occupational therapists on the unit and will have you up and moving as soon as possible.
We may also recommend physical therapy as a nonsurgical treatment approach to help alleviate back pain. At our outpatient rehabilitation clinic, our team of the orthopedic nurses and physical therapists utilize a multi-modal approach when it comes to treatment.
Complex spinal conditions we treat
We specialize in providing relief for spine injuries and conditions, including:
- Disc herniation
- Failed back and neck surgery
- Fractures, dislocations and subluxations
- Myofascial pain
- Neuropathy
- Pinched nerve
- Osteoarthritis and other degenerative spinal conditions
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis and other acquired and congenital spinal deformities
- 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 treatments and services
Our fellowship-trained spine surgeons provide comprehensive neurological care and orthopedic care to help treat your back and neck disorders. We will individualize your treatment to meet your needs.
Spine surgery
When more conservative treatment methods are not effective, your doctor may recommend spine surgery. We offer the following procedures:
- Artificial disc replacement surgery — This procedure involves replacing a herniated disc with an artificial disc to provide pain relief without affecting the spine's anatomical structure.
- Cervical and lumbar fusions — These surgeries involve fusing two or more vertebrae together to stabilize the spine and prevent movement that may cause pain.
- Discectomy — This surgery removes herniated disc material that presses on the spinal cord or a nerve.
- Kyphoplasty — This procedure relieves pain caused by compression fractures. Kyphoplasty involves injecting bone cement through a small hole in the skin into a fractured vertebra.
- Laminectomy — Also called open decompression, this procedure is typically performed on the cervical, thoracic or lumbar sections of the spine to alleviate pain. It removes a small vertebra over the nerve root or disc material under the nerve root.
- Spinal stenosis surgery — This procedure is designed to alleviate painful symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. It is a minimally invasive procedure that involves inserting a device into the back of the spine to prevent you from bending too far backward at the narrowed segment.
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Depending on your condition and the type of surgery needed, you may be a candidate for minimally invasive surgery. This type of procedure allows us to operate using small incisions and an endoscope (a long, flexible tube with a camera at the end). Benefits of minimally invasive surgery include a shorter recovery time and less post-operative pain.