Spine care
Spine specialists, who can be orthopedists or neurosurgeons, diagnose and treat injuries, trauma and diseases related to the spine. Spine care doctors also offer care for herniated discs, nerve damage, sciatica, neck pain or chronic back pain.
Spine center in Northwest Las Vegas
We work to preserve the health of your spine because we know it impacts your body and mobility.
Our spine program at MountainView Hospital offers a full range of procedures to treat back and neck problems. We take a conservative, personalized approach to spine surgery, often using minimally invasive procedures.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Spine-related conditions we treat
Our spine specialists offer various types of care for injuries and disorders that affect the neck, back and spinal cord, including:
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
- Bone spurs
- Bulging discs
- Chiari malformation
- Compression fractures
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet arthropathy (FA)
- Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
- Flatback syndrome (FBS)
- Foraminal stenosis
- Herniated discs
- Kyphosis
- Myelopathy
- Radiculitis
- Radiculopathy
Services provided by our spine specialists
Our spine program is certified by The Joint Commission. We go above and beyond to provide high-quality care, giving you access to a supportive experience and advanced procedures.
Advanced spinal procedures
Some of the spine and neck procedures we perform include:
- Discectomy — Removing herniated disc material that's pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord
- Laminectomy — Eliminating part of the vertebra, or small bone, to ease pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots
- Spinal fusion — Connecting two or more vertebrae in your spine to prevent them from moving and causing discomfort
Dedicated spine coordinator
Through our spine program, we provide you with a personal spine coordinator upon your visit. This person is committed to educating you in the hospital and assisting you with planning for your eventual discharge. Additionally, the spine coordinator serves as a liaison between you and your physician to help ensure that you receive personalized attention and an enhanced overall experience.
Presurgery spine education class
If you are scheduled for a spine procedure which requires you to be admitted to the hospital, please join us for an education class prior to surgery so you know what to expect.
Unable to join in person? You can watch our virtual class by viewing the video below.
Prefer to attend in person? Please visit our community classes page to sign up for an upcoming in-person class.
Virtual class video
Prior to your spine procedure, watch our video online to learn what you should expect, then let us know by submitting the form below.