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Spine Center Services

Posted: Oct. 1, 2006

Columbia St. Mary’s is a regional leader in the treatment of neck and back disorders. Our multidisciplinary care team includes orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in spine conditions, physiatrists (physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation), rheumatologists (physicians who specialize in arthritis care) and pain management specialists.

They are supported by nurses and therapists who are experienced in the care of patients with back or neck problems. A wide array of inpatient and outpatient services is provided for the diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions.

Advanced techniques
Columbia St. Mary's spinal specialists are highly skilled in the latest techniques and technology, including minimally invasive (endoscopic) surgery. The number of spine surgeries performed at Columbia St. Mary's Columbia Campus makes it one of the leaders in Wisconsin. The experience and sophistication of the spine specialists, together with the support staff, sets Columbia St. Mary's Spine Center apart from other facilities.

The programs that support the Columbia St. Mary's Spine Center include:

• Inpatient surgical services
  Including state-of-the-art facilities and equipment designed to improve results and promote safety.
• Inpatient orthopaedic units
  These specialty care units are staffed with nurses and therapists experienced in caring for patients with back or neck problems.
• Inpatient rehabilitation units
  These units are available for those patients who may need additional therapy after surgery to increase their strength and stability.
• On-site diagnostic services
  The most current and sophisticated tools to help the spine specialists determine the cause of the back or neck problems.
• Outpatient spinal rehabilitation
  Therapy is available for patients not requiring an overnight hospital stay.
• Pain management
  Pain management services at Columbia St. Mary's were established for the purpose of assessing and treating patients with persistent, difficult-to-manage pain.

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