Our doctors and nurses have special training in the treatment of spine conditions and offer comprehensive outpatient evaluation and care management. They're known for:
leading research and education focused on the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
ongoing clinical research to explore and substantiate advances in operative and non-operative methods of diagnosis and management of spinal problems
research affiliations with leading medical technology organizations
university appointments, lecturing and publishing on issues related to the treatment of spinal diseases and disorders.
Other dedicated professionals with specialized training and expertise in spine conditions also provide care for inpatients. These partners include:
pain management specialists
neurophysiology physicians and staff to monitor spinal cord function during spine surgery
nurses trained to provide specialized spine care
orthotists who have expertise in fitting patients with braces that are individualized to the patient and their type of spine surgery
physical therapists
occupational therapists
social workers and case managers who provide the best resources to continue rehabilitation
speech pathologists.
Spine Institute
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
800 East 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-775-4191
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