Physicians with special interest in Spine care

• Ronald C. Childs, MD
• Steven S. Hughes, MD
• H. Edward Lane, III, MD
• B. Thomas Mazahery, MD
• Tushar Ch. Patel, MD

 

 

Orthopaedic Services

Spine

As many as 80% of Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Comprised of 24 vertebrae, supporting discs, the spinal cord, nerves, and numerous muscles and tendons, the spine is one of the most complex areas of the human body. Because of the intricacy of the spine, every back pain sufferer needs individualized assessment and treatment options. When the source of the pain results from injury or disease, prompt evaluation and care is necessary in order for patients to avoid serious and often painful consequences.

Five of of our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of spine problems and are nationally recognized as educators, lecturers, and researchers in the field of total spine care. From non-operative care including pain management services, to minimally invasive spine surgery or complex cervical spine procedures, our physicians are trusted and widely respected for their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of any problem affecting the spine.

The spine conditions treated at Commonwealth Orthopaedics include:

• Back and neck pain
• Scoliosis/Pediatric Spinal Deformity
• Back/neck trauma
• Disc problems
• Degenerative spine conditions
• Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions
• Arthritis of the spine
• Spinal stenosis
• Spinal tumors
• Spinal fractures
• Osteoporosis