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Spine Care

The Spine Center at Brandon Regional Hospital

The Spine Center at Brandon Regional Hospital offers world-class spine care right here in Brandon. We offer:

  • A dedicated spine unit is located near the main entrance of the hospital.
  • Specialty certified nurses to care for the special needs of the spine patient
  • Dedicated physical therapy room
  • Ongoing education

Getting you back to a healthy, active lifestyle is our main goal.  The Spine Center at Brandon Regional Hospital offers world-class spine care right here in Brandon

  • Physicians trained at nationally recognized facilities, with over 30 years combined experience
  • Specialized training for delicate surgeries
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques for shorter recovery
  • Specially trained nurses to care for the special needs of the spine patient
  • Dedicated physical therapy room
  • Ongoing education

Spine Conditions

Brandon Regional Hospital neurosurgeons can diagnose and treat many conditions relating to the neck, spine and back. Below is a list of conditions that you may be affected by. The information below is only meant as a resources and it is encouraged that you contact a physician for further information. If you need a physician, please call (813)653-1065.

Back Pain

Advanced Treatment Options

A patient, in some cases has options based on condition and recommendation of physician as to what surgery would be the best alternative. The two types of surgery are traditional surgery and endoscopic or minimally invasive surgery. Below is information on the two types of surgery but all options must be discussed with your physician.

Traditional Surgery

Traditional open back surgery was the required method of back surgery for many years. It requires a large incision and may require the patient to stay in the hospital for multiple days with a longer recovery. As with any surgery, there is pain is associated with traditional open back surgery.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery is also referred to as endoscopic back surgery. Endoscopic surgery does not require a large incision. The surgeon manipulates the endoscope and specialized surgical instruments through small working tubes. The surgeon is able to see the condition on a display screen and is able to repair the damage.

In some cases, the patient can enter the hospital in the morning for surgery and leave that same day if there are no complications. As in all surgeries, there is a certain level of pain. Not everyone is a candidate for endoscopic or minimally invasive surgery. You must discuss your conditions and options with your physician.

Spine Patient

Conditions that may be treated by minimally invasive surgery:

  • Spinal fusion, which is often performed on degenerative disks
  • Deformity corrections, such as for scoliosis
  • Repair of herniated disks
  • Decompression of spinal tumors
  • Repair and stabilization of vertebral compression fractures

The benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery may include the following:

  • A few smaller scars
  • Shorter hospital stay - in some cases, same day surgical stay
  • Reduced post pain
  • Shorter recovery time
  • Less blood loss during surgery
  • Reduced risk of infection

Not everyone is a candidate for endoscopic or minimally invasive surgery. You must discuss your conditions and options with your physician.

To learn more about our Spine Care services or receive a FREE physician referral, call (813) 571-6311.

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