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 | | | | | | Among the surgical disciplines, the treatment of spinal injuries is one of the most inconsistent and least documented. The lack of standard training for U.S. spinal surgeons and a shortage of independently collected data on successful versus unsuccessful outcomes have resulted in wide variations in diagnostic approaches and treatment methods. As an unfortunate result, many neck and back surgeries are unnecessarily or incorrectly performed each year. |
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| | | | | - From 25,000 to 50,000 failed back surgery syndrome cases occur each year.
- Low back disability costs U.S. industry $30 billion to $60 billion a year. Some 93 million work days are lost each year to spinal injuries.
- Patients who are off work six months have just a 50% chance of returning; two years, 0.2%.
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| | | | | | In order to join the Spine Network, each surgeon is required to have completed additional spinal fellowship training. You are encouraged to click here to browse the qualifications of each physician member. Our surgeons each perform more than 100 surgeries a year; this is more than any other general orthopedist in the country. Our surgeons are among the most experienced spinal care providers in the country: most have been in practice at least ten years, and some have been practicing for more than 20. These qualifications add up to one conclusion: The surgeonsâ advanced training and expertise make them uniquely qualified to correct the full range of spinal conditions--from the simplest injury to the most difficult failed surgery revision. |
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| | | | | | With a select group of the most experienced and skilled spinal specialists in California, each with fellowship training in spinal surgery, the Spine Network is committed to addressing these costly health issues head-on. The mission of Spine Network is to increase the quality of patient care, decrease disability time, and cut healthcare costs through early and accurate diagnosis and treatment of spinal problems. Each Spine Network surgeon follows a pre-determined set of protocols structured to return patients to work as soon as possible. The Network tracks patients and provides valuable outcome data which will assist physicians down the road to make an accurate, qualified diagnosis. |
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| | | | | | In order to join the Spine Network, each surgeon is required to have completed additional spinal fellowship training. You are encouraged to click here to browse the qualifications of each physician member. Our surgeons each perform more than 100 surgeries a year; this is more than any other general orthopedist in the country. Our surgeons are among the most experienced spinal care providers in the country: most have been in practice at least ten years, and some have been practicing for more than 20. These qualifications add up to one conclusion: The surgeonsâ advanced training and expertise make them uniquely qualified to correct the full range of spinal conditions--from the simplest injury to the most difficult failed surgery revision. |
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The following criteria define when a patient may be sent to The Spine Network of California for a consultation:- After six weeks of conservative treatment, when there is no progress and the patient has not returned to work
- When it has been decided that the patient may be a surgical candidate.
- To repair a failed surgery
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| | | | | | A single phone call is all that is required to schedule an appointment with any Spine Network surgeon. Since each has dedicated a block of time for Spine Network consultations and surgeries, patients can be assured of an appointment within 48 hours. The phone number is 1-888-673-4575. |
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