In evaluating, diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the spine, members of Lahey Clinic's Spine Center work closely together to develop individualized care plans for each patient, depending on their unique needs. Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians and other health care professionals with broad expertise in specialties such as neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, physiatry, physical therapy, pain management, diagnostic radiology and interventional neuroradiology.
Diseases & Conditions Treated
Our team performs detailed, comprehensive spinal evaluations to accurately diagnose each patient's condition. This diagnostic workup may include plain X-rays and/or advanced imaging studies, such as CT or MRI scans. Some of the more common disorders and conditions we treat include:
- Congenital spinal disorders
- Degenerative disc disease
- Degenerative spinal disorders
- Disc herniations
- Fractures (e.g., spinal compression fractures)
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Spinal cord injuries
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal tumors
- Sprains and strains
- Vascular malformations (e.g., AVMs)
Advanced Treatment Options
We provide a full range of advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Based on your diagnostic evaluation, we may recommend surgery, a rehabilitation program (e.g., physical therapy), pain management techniques or a combination of these therapies.
