Spine Neck Center of Excellence | Optim Health System

Award-Winning Care At Optim’s Back & Neck Center of Excellence

Welcome to the Optim Back & Neck Center of Excellence, where patient-focused care of the back and neck is our priority. As specialists in orthopedic, neurosurgery, and interventional pain management, we provide comprehensive treatment for back and neck conditions and injuries. Our center has earned prestigious awards, including DNV GL-Healthcare’s Center of Excellence for Spine Surgery and US News & World Report’s High Performing Hospital for Spinal Fusion Surgery. With a team of skilled surgeons and specialists, we offer personalized treatment plans using advanced technology. Experience exceptional care at our award-winning facilities.

Back pain or injuries

Back pain or spine injuries can be a result of aging or an injury. Both the lower back, known as the lumbar spine, and the thoracic spine, in the upper part of the back, can be affected by degenerative conditions. It is important that individuals with pain radiating into the leg or those experiencing numbness in an arm or leg see a doctor right away. A healthy weight and regular exercise, as you age, are helpful in keeping the back healthy and pain free.

Common conditions that cause back pain may Include

Muscle strains and sprains
Facet Arthritis
Fractures
Disk Herniation
Osteoporosis-related Fractures
Sciatica
Spondylolisthesis
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

NECK PAIN OR INJURIES

Neck pain can be caused by both traumatic injuries and degenerative conditions that cause wear and tear to the cervical spine. Much of neck pain can be treated with minimally invasive and interventional pain management techniques, bringing much desired relief. In fact, less than 10% of neck pain needs surgical treatment. Patients who have neck pain that radiates into the shoulder or arm and causes pain or numbness should seek an evaluation by a specialist.

Common conditions that cause neck pain include

Muscle strain
Herniated Disc
Osteoarthritis
Bone spurs
Disk Herniation
Whiplash injuries

EXPERT CARE FOR BACK AND NECK CONDITIONS OR INJURIES

Our doctors treat back and neck conditions with precision – from minimally invasive procedures to the most complex back care available for patients with scoliosis or significant spinal trauma. Both our orthopedic spine(back and neck) doctors and neurosurgeons(back and neck) take a conservative approach to back and neck pain and we work as a collaborative team with our interventional pain management physicians and physical therapists to help patients get back to living a pain-free life. When conservative approaches are not enough, you can trust Optim Medical Center-Tattnall and Optim Surgery Center to provide the most advanced and innovative neck and back care available today.

Quality Awards And Accreditations

DON’T LIVE WITH BACK OR NECK PAIN

Many conditions can cause back or neck pain, leg pain, numbness and weakness. Bone spurs, bulging discs, herniated discs, facet joint arthritis, sciatica, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis are some of the common conditions we see. Fortunately, we offer the most comprehensive care for the back and neck and our teams specialize in minimally invasive back procedures that offer smaller incisions, less blood loss and less damage to surrounding structures – all which can lead to a quicker recovery.

Common Surgical Procedures for Back and Neck Pain

Navigated Spine Surgery

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall is the first facility in the Southeast to offer Stryker’s Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance 5 Software, integrated with GE HealthCare’s OEC 3D C-arm. This advanced technology enhances spine surgery precision, providing our specialists with real-time guidance. With the most accurate spine “map,” this technology results in better outcomes, faster recovery, and a more personalized surgical experience.

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Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a type of spinal surgery used to treat certain types of back problems. It is often recommended when the spine is unstable, a vertebra has shifted forward (spondylolisthesis), or when degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis cause pain or nerve problems

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Fusions

Both neck and back fusions are available for patients who have a herniated or bulging disks, or degenerative spine conditions that create pain, numbness and tingling by pressing on nerves and irritating the surrounding structures muscles and ligaments. In this procedure we are able to fuse two vertebrae together to stop the movement that leads to pain in a specific area of the back.

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Lumbar laminectomies

Lumbar Laminectomies are one of the most common back surgeries and often performed for age related changes in the back, such as spinal stenosis. This procedure is also known as decompression surgery as it enlarges the space in the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.

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Endoscopic Rhizotomy

This simple 30-minute outpatient procedure is effective in about 80 percent of patients, can relieve pain for up to 4 years and can be repeated. Similar to RFA, Endoscopic Rhizotomy surgery also involves relieving back pain due to arthritis and has proven successful for patients that have been told they need an invasive fusion surgery.

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Minimally invasive spine procedures

Minimally invasive spine procedures such as a micro-discectomy use minimally invasive techniques to provide relief from pain caused by a lumbar herniated disc.

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Non-Surgical Treatments for Back and Neck Pain

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Radiofrequency Ablation, or RFA, is one of the newest pain control techniques. It is a simple and unique spinal procedure that can alleviate the pain of degenerative spine conditions in as little as 15 minutes. For many, this surgical procedure offers relief from chronic back pain and muscle spasms and can provide relief for patients who suffer from joint pain in the spine. By effectively treating pain at the facet joint it can provide a solution to people who suffer from arthritis in the facet joints in the back.

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Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial

Spinal stimulators are often used for chronic back pain when other methods of treatment have not been successful. The simulator is a device that is surgically placed under your skin and sends a mild electric current to your spinal cord. It works by masking pain signals before they reach the brain.

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Intracept

The Intracept Procedure is a minimally invasive treatment designed to alleviate chronic lower back pain. It targets the basivertebral nerve to reduce pain signals, offering a significant improvement in patient comfort and mobility. This outpatient procedure represents a promising alternative for those seeking relief from enduring back pain.

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VIA Disc

The VIA Disc procedure is an innovative, minimally invasive treatment aimed at restoring disc height and relieving pain caused by degenerative disc disease. Utilizing a specialized implant, it offers a new lease on mobility and comfort for patients struggling with back pain, without the need for major surgery.

Sprint PNS System

If chronic pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, the SPRINT® Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System may offer the relief you’ve been searching for—without surgery, drugs, or permanent implants.

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Download Spine Venture Guide Today!

Our goal is to make life better through care and teamwork. We aim to lead in our field, especially when it comes to orthopedic surgery and other healthcare services we specialize in, like neck and back care.

Our commitment is to give you and your surgeon all the support you need for a successful neck or back surgery. This guide has a lot of details about your surgery and can help answer many of your questions. You can download it, study it, and keep it as a helpful tool to get ready for your surgery and healing.

On top of this guide, one of our Spine Coordinators / Pre-admission Nurses will be in touch with you before your surgery. They’ll explain the whole process step by step – from checking in to leaving the hospital. We also want you to understand how to take care of yourself after surgery and be ready for your recovery journey. Most importantly, we want you to feel well-informed and at ease with your Optim Total Spine Experience.