Spine Conditions

Back Surgery in Denver

Panorama Offers the Best in Back and Spinal Surgery in Colorado

Between 60 and 80 percent of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. A herniated disk is one of the most frequent causes of low back and leg pain in adults, but surgery is not for everyone.

Disks, which are strong shock absorbers between the vertebrae, can begin to herniate or weaken when their jelly-like nucleus pushes against the outer ring due to aging or a sudden injury. This pressure against the outer ring is often what causes lower back pain.

A herniated disk can sometimes be very painful and most people feel better with just a few months of nonsurgical treatment, which can consist of physical therapy, medications or epidural steroids. However, some patients are treated with surgical procedures. The main thing for patients who may be contemplating surgery for back pain is that it must be a mutual decision agreed upon by both doctor and patient.

Here are some of the MOST COMMON spinal conditions treated at Panorama.   

Spinal trauma
Spinal cord injury
Spinal fractures
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal stenosis
Herniated discs
Degenerative disc disease
Cervical myelopathy
Spinal tumors
Spinal infections

We offer the best in spinal surgery in Colorado, and some of our physicians also specialize in non-surgical treatments. Please see our Patient Education pages for in depth information on many of these topics, including information about exercise programs and back surgery.

Denver residents know there are lots of things to enjoy in Colorado. Panorama's spine specialists help you feel better so you can do more.