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Spine Surgery At Scripps Hospital San Diego

Synergy Orthopedics surgeons provide spine surgery and spine care for various spinal conditions at Scripps Hospital in San Diego. Spine surgery may be considered for individuals experiencing chronic back pain, neck pain, nerve compression, weakness, numbness, or reduced mobility that has not improved with non-surgical treatment. Synergy Orthopedics surgeons at Scripps evaluate each patient’s condition, symptoms, imaging results, and treatment history to determine whether spine surgery may be an appropriate option.

Conditions That May Lead to Spine Surgery

Spine surgery is used to treat certain spinal conditions that cause ongoing pain, neurologic symptoms, or limitations in daily activities. Surgery may be considered when symptoms persist despite non-surgical treatments such as medication, physical therapy, injections, or activity modification. Some conditions that may lead to spine surgery include herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, spinal instability, spondylolisthesis, spinal fractures, and nerve compression.

Spine Surgery Treatment by Synergy Orthopedics At Scripps Hospital

Our orthopedic surgeons may recommend different surgical or non-surgical approaches based on the location and severity of joint damage. Knee replacement treatments include total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and non-surgical treatments, such as physical therapy. Treatment plans are developed based on each patient’s condition, symptoms, and goals.

Synergy Orthopedics Spine Surgery Specialists At Scripps Hospital

Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons and orthopedic specialists with experience in spine procedures perform spine surgery at Scripps Hospital.

Doctor availability may vary by location.

Scripps Locations Offering Spine Surgery in San Diego

Spine evaluations and procedures may be available at select Scripps Hospital facilities, including:

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Availability of specific procedures, technologies, and providers may vary by location.

Why Choose Synergy Orthopedics At Scripps Hospital for Spine Surgery?

Synergy Orthopedics brings together experienced orthopedic specialists across multiple areas of care, allowing patients to receive treatment tailored to their specific condition and goals. Whether you are dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain, a sports injury, a fracture, or degenerative spine conditions, our team works to provide clear diagnosis, thoughtful treatment planning, and coordinated care from evaluation through recovery.

FAQs

Depending on a patient’s condition and surgical candidacy, treatment options may include minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal decompression, spinal fusion, disc procedures, and revision spine surgery.

Recovery timelines vary depending on the procedure performed and the patient’s overall condition. Many patients gradually increase activity levels over several weeks to months. Your surgeon can provide guidance based on your specific treatment plan.

Many patients participate in physical therapy as part of the recovery. The duration and type of therapy depend on the procedure performed and individual recovery goals.

An orthopedic spine evaluation typically includes a physical examination, review of symptoms, imaging studies, and discussion of prior treatments. A spine surgeon can determine whether surgery may be appropriate for your condition.

Schedule an appointment with a Sharp-affiliated Synergy orthopedic specialist.