Treatment Options
Non-surgical
Utah Spine Care utilizes pain management to assist in the non-operative reduction of pain and restoration of your quality of life. In a comfortable outpatient setting patients receive a variety of non-operative procedures, including spinal injections, radio frequency ablation, spinal cord stimulators and discography. USC houses fluoroscopy suites and a spacious relaxing recovery area. Utah Spine Care is located on both the first floor of Mckay Dee Hospital and on the campus of Davis Hospital and allows access to a patient’s medical chart and diagnostic imaging studies at all times.
Non-surgical treatment options
- Epidural steroid injections
- Facet joint injections
- Medial branch blocks
- Radiofrequency/Rhizotomy
- SI joint injections
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Lumbar Discography
- Trigger point injections
- Tendon sheath injections
- Bursa injections, ultrasound guided
- Joint injections, ultrasound guided
- Carpal tunnel injections
- Prolotherapy (Pdf)
- Plately rich plasma (PRP)
- Botox injections
- Impairment ratings
- Independent medical evaluation
- Exercise counseling
Surgical
In cases where non-operative approaches fail to provide relief, patients may require surgical treatments. The surgeons at Utah Spine Care are experts and leaders in their field. We are innovators of modern surgical techniques and remain at the forefront of spinal surgery. The USC surgeons are experienced in a full range of procedures to treat all spinal problems; from minimally invasive surgeries to more complex spinal reconstruction. In fact, we routinely perform over 50 different surgical procedures on the spine. It is this expertise which enables them to tailor a procedure to fit your specific needs. We will use the best technology and techniques to restore you back to an active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible.
Surgical treatment options
Diagnostic Services
Before your doctor can diagnose your condition and design a treatment plan, it is often necessary to undergo diagnostic testing. Specific tests are recommended based on the information gained from taking a complete history and performing a physical exam. We will certainly review the results of any pertinent tests which have already been performed.
Our diagnostic services include:
- X-ray
- Bone densitometry
- EMG/NCS
Comprehensive Spinal Evaluation
Utah Spine Care utilizes a comprehensive, mutidisciplinary approach to evaluate and treat spinal conditions. Our innovative physicians are fellowship trained, board certified specialists with backgrounds in spine surgery, neurosurgery, physiatry, anesthesiology and pain management. Each physician is solely dedicated to the treatment of spinal disorders. Together, our team of experts will coordinate a comprehensive treatment plan to restore you to a full and active lifestyle.