Brain and spine care

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Spine surgery

As an interdisciplinary team we partner with you to assess your spine condition, weigh treatment options, and implement a personalized program that works for you now and throughout your life.

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Clinical excellence with a human touch

Pain and other problems in the neck, mid back, and low back can keep you from doing the things that you love. Our experts have experience performing a wide variety of treatments and procedures to surgically correct back and spine conditions.

Advanced surgical techniques

Expertise in minimally invasive, robotic guided, and image guided spine surgery techniques for quicker recovery and better outcomes

Comprehensive care teams

Access to diverse care teams crafting personalized treatment plans for each patient's needs

Deep experience

Experience unparalleled neurosurgical excellence at Intermountain Health. Your spine is in expert hands

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Advancing surgery through experience and the latest technologies

We offer comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs, including these advanced services.

  • Low-back pain

  • Abnormal curvature (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis)

  • Fractures

  • Degenerated disc

  • Bulging disc

  • Herniated disc (also called ruptured disc)

  • Instability

  • Stenosis

  • Nerve problems

Spine Institute

The Spine Insititute

Spine treatment isn't one size fits all. At the Spine Institute, we work closely with you and with each other to understand your condition and create a treatment plan that matches your needs and lifestyle.

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Experience Blake's remarkable journey from trauma to triumph. After fracturing his C5 and C6 vertebrae in a dirt bike accident, his resilience, coupled with Intermountain Health's expert care, propels him toward his best day yet

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