Request an appointment with an expert from the OU Health spine care team today.

Whether you or your loved ones face a congenital spine condition, or you want to maintain a strong and healthy back, keeping your spine in good shape helps eliminate debilitating pain that can reduce your ability to function well and enjoy your life.
For spine-related conditions ranging from scoliosis, spina bifida and other degenerative conditions to spinal tumor, spinal infections and spinal cord or traumatic spine injury, you can trust your spine care to the expert neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and advance practice providers at OU Health in Oklahoma City, Edmond and Tulsa.
When you choose OU Health for spine care, you benefit from our team-based approach to healthcare that brings together a wide range of specialists from many healthcare areas for multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment of your condition.
Your spine team may include orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, interventional pain management specialists, physical therapists and other healthcare providers trained in the latest non-surgical approaches and innovative surgical techniques. You’ll work with them to develop a customized treatment plan that focuses on your specific situation, keeps your needs in mind and provides you with the best possible options for your particular condition.
Rely on the multidisciplinary spine team at OU Health for the expertise to treat every type of back and neck condition, including:
Cervical myelopathy – Damage to the spinal cord in the neck region
Cervical stenosis
Degenerative disk disease – Deterioration of the disks in the neck or lower back
Facet joint pain
Failed back or neck surgery syndrome – Previously unsuccessful spine surgeries
Herniated disc – Rupture of a disk in the neck (cervical) or lower back (lumbar)
Kyphosis – Abnormal rounding of the spine
Nerve root pain
Neurofibromatosis of the spine
Radiculopathy / lumbar radiculopathy – Shooting pain down the arm or leg
Scoliosis – Curvature of the spine
Spinal cord compression
Spinal deformities, including spina bifida
Spinal stenosis / lumbar stenosis – Narrowing of canal surrounding spinal cord and/or nerves
Spinal osteoporosis
Spondylosis – Abnormal wear on bones and cartilage of the neck or back
Spondylolisthesis – Slippage or displacement of one vertebra relative to another
Tethered cord
Trauma – Spinal fractures
Through your personalized treatment plan, designed to address your particular situation, you and your OU Health spine care team can take advantage of the latest and most innovative technological advancements and medical breakthrough treatments for every type of back and neck condition.
For certain situations, you and your team may choose nonsurgical approaches to care, including:
Pain reduction interventions from specialists in radiology and imaging, anesthesiology or pain management
Comprehensive holistic care from physicians who specialize in areas such as rheumatology and neurology
Strength training and mobility training from experts in rehabilitation and physical therapy
When your situation indicates surgery as an option, you and your spine team may consider:
Neurologic spine surgery
Orthopedic spine surgery
Advanced endoscopic spine surgery
Innovative robotic-assisted spine surgery
As you review your options for spine care, take time to explore related OU Health services, including:
At OU Health, you’ll work with a diverse team of physicians, surgeons, pain management experts, pediatric spine partners, physical therapists and other healthcare specialists trained in advanced surgical procedures ranging from the most common to the most complex, as well as the latest nonsurgical spine care techniques. They work together for your benefit by providing appropriate, comprehensive, top-quality spine care that meets your individual needs.
Request an appointment with an expert from the OU Health spine care team today.