Desert Institute For Spine Care

Diagnosing whiplash can be difficult, as the condition more often involves injury to the muscular tissue than bones in and around the neck. Medical ex...

Utilizes the latest technology and proprietary diagnostic techniques to create a personalized treatment plan for spinal conditions.

to strengthen and stabilize the affected area around the disc

Specialized joint manipulation to reduce pressure on the nerves is offered.

A range of minimally invasive options for treating osteoporosis in Arizona, including bone density testing, medications like bisphosphonates, and phys...

Medication used to relieve inflammation and pain.

Injections that can provide pain relief and improve mobility.

Initially, apply ice — wrapped in a towel — to the sore region on your back for 10 to 20 minutes to reduce swelling. After two or three days, switch t...

Additional treatment can lessen the symptoms and help patients recover faster. Some more serious injuries may require professional treatment to heal.

When your neck or back pain prohibits you from working and living an active physical lifestyle, you should consult with our expert spine surgeons in P...

An excellent spinal fusion alternative for patients suffering from back and neck pain.

Desert Institute for Spine Care’s expert spine surgeons has been involved with artificial disc replacement or total disc arthroplasty research and cli...

Replacement of a damaged disc with an artificial one.

Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a motion preservation spine surgery that removes a painful damaged spinal disc and replaces it with an artificial...

A surgical procedure designed to replace a damaged or degenerated disc in the cervical spine (the neck) with an artificial disc. This procedure aims t...

Performed by a spine surgeon under anesthesia, this surgery removes the affected cervical disc and replaces it with an artificial disc.

A surgical procedure to replace a damaged cervical disc.

Cervical artificial disc replacement, or arthroplasty, is performed under general anesthesia utilizing an incision in the front of your neck.

Replacement of the lumbar disc with advanced surgical methods.

A surgical procedure designed to treat certain types of lower back pain and degenerative disc diseases in the lumbar spine, involving the removal of a...

Techniques taught in national and international courses for spinal surgery.

Getting a massage or using pain relieving creams can help relax tense muscles around the affected area.

A service to obtain a second opinion regarding spinal treatments.

Benefit from ultra-minimally invasive procedures not available in Canada.

Consult a doctor for recommendations on anti-inflammatories or other medications for back pain.

Analgesic medication to help treat pain depending on your symptoms.

These are used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain associated with foraminal stenosis.

Techniques that exhaust all means of conservative care and less invasive surgical techniques before recommending spinal fusion.

A surgical procedure to relieve leg pain by removing disc material.

Receive your MRI on the same day as your appointment at a significant cash discount.

Surgeries involving fusing vertebrae to alleviate pain and instability.

An ultra-minimally invasive procedure used to alleviate chronic back pain associated with facet joints in the spine.

Spinal cord stimulation involves the use of a small device to deliver mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord, altering the perception of pain signa...

A non-surgical approach to manage pain for patients who have experienced failed back surgery.

If non-surgical treatments like physical therapy, medications, and injections have failed to provide relief, ALIF may be considered as a surgical opti...

Focus on conservative care for radiculitis.

Consultation with orthopedic doctors for advanced treatment options for pinched nerve in the spine.

We offer an in-person consultation with one of our expert spine surgeons and if needed a same-day MRI service at a major discount to Canadian private ...

Operative and non-operative spine care treatment options for various spinal disorders in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Wang specialize...

Training in advanced spine surgery techniques.

Innovative Surgical Solutions offered by our surgeons.

Pain medication is one of the treatment options available for spinal bone spurs.

A variety of pain treatment options including conservative care and therapeutic pain injections.

A careful diagnostic process to identify the tumor’s location, whether it's a primary or secondary tumor, and spinal symptoms.

A precise, targeted, and personalized diagnostic approach developed to accurately identify a patient’s pain generator and spinal condition. It involve...

A proprietary method developed by DISC to accurately define the patient's spine condition and pain source.

A proprietary diagnostic technique that accurately diagnoses pain and helps develop personalized treatment plans for patients suffering from back pain...

Utilizes newer, less invasive techniques to treat pain after a diagnosis is made. This may include methods such as endoscopic laser or radiofrequency ...

Medications used to alleviate pain and inflammation.

A minimally invasive procedure for treating lower back pain.

to alleviate pain associated with disc tears

Exercises designed to improve mobility and reduce pain.

Utilizing physical therapy services for strained muscles is a helpful way to regain independence. Physical therapists will assist you by curating spec...

Post-operative physical therapy or rehabilitation may be necessary after artificial disc replacement surgery.

Physical therapy routines are suggested to expedite recovery from whiplash.

A back brace will provide support to stabilize the spine and minimize pain.

A pain management procedure not performed with direct visualization under X-ray guidance.

An advanced procedure that visualizes the painful nerve with an HD endoscope to ablate, sever, and disconnect the pain signal for long-term low back p...

No general anesthesia needed, reduces risk, available during endoscopic spine surgery.

Many doctors will suggest self-care methods such as rest, heat application, and cold or over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen to resolve wh...

An ultra-minimally invasive surgical procedure that treats vertebral compression fractures in the spine, stabilizing the fracture to alleviate pain an...

ALIF may be considered to alleviate symptoms and stabilize the spine due to herniated lumbar discs causing pain, weakness, or numbness.

The disc’s sturdy outer structure can become brittle and tear, allowing the nucleus pulposus within to protrude or extrude. The minimally invasive las...

A surgical procedure performed to treat conditions affecting the neck and cervical spine, relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots and sta...

A minimally invasive alternative to spinal fusion.

Minimally invasive solution for lumbar stabilization.

A minimally invasive implant designed to provide lasting relief for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis. Unlike traditional spinal fusion, ...

Will remove a herniated disc or bone spur in your spine to reduce pressure and nerve inflammation.

A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on spinal nerves.

The most common least invasive procedure used to relieve the pressure of a herniated disc on a spinal nerve causing pain.

A lumbar laminectomy is a decompression surgery that removes part or all of the lamina, bone spurs, possible herniated disc, and arthritic ligaments. ...

A minimally invasive spine surgery that involves removing the herniated disc fragment causing the patient's symptoms. Commonly addresses conditions li...

another surgical option for treating disc tears

A surgical technique used to remove a herniated disc material.

An ultra minimally invasive spine surgery technique that utilizes an endoscope to treat herniated, protruded, extruded, or degenerative discs that con...

Outpatient procedures to stabilize vertebral compression fractures in the spine.

surgical option for spinal issues related to disc pathology

surgical treatment option for cervical disc issues

A surgical procedure to treat certain conditions affecting the lower spine, particularly lumbar region, by fusing together two or more vertebrae to re...

Surgical treatment options for cervical and lumbar spine issues.

a surgical option for treating disc tears

A procedure to remove herniated disc material.

An ultra minimally invasive endoscopic laser spine surgery that targets foraminal stenosis to relieve pressure on the exiting spinal nerve.

An endoscopic surgery that visualizes and decompresses the affected pinched nerve without a spinal fusion.

Endoscopic foraminoplasty is the least invasive spine surgery that effectively treats foraminal stenosis or narrowing and compression of the exiting n...

An endoscopic rhizotomy or medial branch nerve transection is the least invasive yet most effective treatment option for chronic low back pain.

A minimally invasive surgical procedure for back pain.

A collective group of surgical approaches utilizing highly specialized instrumentation to achieve decompression of spinal nerves, developed by Dr. Ant...

A minimally invasive procedure for lower back pain that uses a small endoscope to target specifically affected discs.

A surgical procedure to relieve pain caused by nerve issues.

A minimally invasive procedure designed to treat spinal disorders, alleviate chronic back or leg pain, and improve functionality. The XLIF approach in...

Targets vertebrogenic pain caused by the basivertebral nerve located within a vertebral body.

An ultra-minimally invasive procedure that targets chronic vertebrogenic back pain by ablating the basivertebral nerve, providing long-term relief.

An ultra-minimally invasive outpatient procedure developed to help patients with chronic low back pain due to vertebrogenic pain. This procedure targe...

A specific procedure for low back pain treatment.

This technique allows for the treatment of certain patients suffering from low back or leg pain without the need for spinal fusion. It provides a supe...

Lumbar spinal fusion is a surgical procedure performed to join together two or more vertebrae in the lower back (lumbar region) of the spine. The obje...

Leaders in minimally invasive spine care and surgical techniques for chronic back pain.

A surgical procedure that accesses the spine through small incisions to minimize risks associated with open spine surgery, including significant blood...

Advanced surgical techniques designed to reduce recovery time and enhance patient outcomes.

DISC utilizes minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, including endoscopic spine surgery.

If necessary, spinal bone spur removal surgery may be performed by the orthopedic surgeons at DISC.

Spinal surgery may be on the table if other treatments fail, a simultaneous injury occurs or the patient is at risk for other spinal complications.

Ultra or minimally-invasive tissue-sparing approaches that aim for fast recovery times and minimize postoperative pain.

The most common surgical treatment of spinal myelopathy includes: Endoscopic spine surgery, Spinal decompression surgery, Artificial disc replacement ...

Minimally invasive procedure treating lower back disc problems, involving the removal of damaged discs and placement of a bone graft spacer to relieve...

An advanced minimally invasive surgery technique for spinal treatment.

A group of advanced surgical procedures that significantly improve patient satisfaction and quality of life after spine surgery, performed through a m...

A medical procedure used to treat compression fractures in the spine by injecting a special cement-like material into the fractured vertebra to stabil...

The Yeung Endoscopic Spine System (YESS) is an FDA approved, minimally invasive spine surgery technique developed by Dr. Anthony Yeung, focusing on re...

Nonsurgical treatments may involve solutions like corticosteroid injections, physical therapy or a cervical collar brace. Surgical options may include...

Advanced diagnostic techniques and treatments to find the cause of your back pain symptoms and help you find relief.

ALIF can be beneficial for individuals with spinal instability from conditions like spondylolisthesis or scoliosis.

The ideal treatment plan for you will depend on the severity and cause of your spinal myelopathy. If you’re diagnosed with cervical, thoracic or lumba...

Personalized treatment for spinal tumors including both surgical options and pain management.

Exercises designed to strengthen spinal muscles and improve stability.

Recommended for patients to strengthen the spine and alleviate symptoms.

Treatment of spinal bone spurs is available at Desert Institute for Spine Care. Our spinal specialists can help you find relief from painful symptoms ...

A treatment method for managing pain, particularly in the spine.

Recommended as part of the treatment plan.

Non-surgical treatment measures include therapeutic stretches, massages, and exercises to help relieve pain.

Physical movements aimed at relieving pain and improving mobility.

In more extreme cases, back muscle strain may require surgery. Surgeries usually treat an underlying condition that has led to lower back pain.

Minimally invasive procedures available for those who may require surgery based on individual symptoms.

Connect to your doctor from the comfort of your own home.

Used as part of the conservative care treatment plan for bulging and herniated discs.

Involves the use of diagnostic injections or nerve blocks at specific spinal levels to confirm or rule out the suspected pain source, typically contai...

Non-surgical treatments that do not require incisions, stitches, or hospital stays.

Non-surgical interventions such as medication or therapeutic pain injections to treat the source of pain.

This therapy is used to increase blood flow and address inflammation.

Another conservative care option for treating bulging and herniated discs.

When time is of the essence and you are seeking immediate answers to your health care needs. You will receive your online second opinion visit and a w...

Desert Institute for Spine Care has provided expert second opinions and spine care to international patients for over 20 years. All reports and intera...

DISC offers a virtual second opinion within one to two weeks. Our typical wait time for surgery is 3-4 weeks.

A virtual second opinion provides patients with convenient online access to expert and world-renowned orthopedic spine specialists. Services are provi...