UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital

Spine Care

Doctor holding x-ray of spine with patients in background

Living with neck pain or back pain can make it hard to do the things you love. The spine surgeons at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital has the most comprehensive team of spine specialists in South Texas. A team of neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists work collaboratively with our patients to create a personalized back and spine treatment plan for every patient. 

The spine specialists at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital offer specialized spine surgeries and procedures, advanced technology and imaging, innovative research and modern surgical suites.

As international leaders in spine care, our team works together with you and your loved ones to achieve the best results. Our specialists understand that building a relationship with you and your loved ones is an integral part of successful treatment.

If you are living with neck pain or back pain, we’re ready to help. Contact the UT Health San Antonio Spine Center at [###-###-####]

Spine and back conditions we treat

There are many reasons to visit our spine center. Our experienced specialists work in the clinic and the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital to deliver uninterrupted, personalized care tailored to you.

You may need to see one of our spine specialists if you have:

  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Herniated disc
  • Lumbar pain
  • Sciatic nerve pain
  • Scoliosis
  • SI joint pain
  • Spinal cord injury

Treatments for neck and back pain 

From common to complex spine surgeries and procedures, our skilled back, neck and spine specialists provide high-quality, specialty care — in San Antonio. 

Some of the treatment options our spine care team offers include:

Non-surgical treatments

  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Cervical blocks/radiofrequency ablation
  • Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Minimally invasive lumbar decompression

Surgery

  • Artificial disc replacement 
  • Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
  • Laminectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Posterior stabilization
  • Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)
  • Transthoracic spine surgery
  • Vertebrectomy
  • Vertebroplasty

Advanced technology to care for you

If you do need surgery for your back pain, neck pain or spine condition, our surgical services are designed to accommodate both common and complex surgeries while keeping your comfort and safety the priority. 

Our hospital features 12 operating rooms (ORs), 24 pre-op rooms, 24 post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) rooms and dedicated interventional procedure suites.

Our private surgical suites include several unique features:

  • Robot-assisted surgical systems, including da Vinci D5, SP and Ion robot, to help the human eye identify and remove the smallest tumors
  • Imaging-guided interventional technology to help you receive the most precise diagnosis possible
  • Use of artificial intelligence to promote smart management and advanced surgical planning

Our focus is on delivering the best possible outcome for you, including shorter times in the hospital, faster recovery and less risk of complications from surgery.

Your back specialists

Your surgical team works together to provide safe and effective care before, during and after your surgery.

Our fellowship-trained expert spine care team includes: