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What is spine Colorado?

Spine Colorado is a highly acclaimed, regional spine center for the treatment of back and neck problems across the Four Corners area . Spine Colorado includes two fellowship trained spine surgeons working alongside two physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, physician assistants and nurses who are committed to utilizing the most advanced diagnostic technology and evaluating techniques. In addition, Spine Colorado physicians and staff work collaboratively with neuropsychologists, specialized spine physical therapists, registered dieticians, and medical massage therapists to uncover the best possible treatment and outcome in patient care.

Can a herniated disc cause back pain?

Occasionally, but very rarely, there could be an injury to a disc in the upper back in the form of a herniated disc or degenerated disc, requiring surgical treatment. Pain in your lumbar spine is the most common type of back pain, and is experienced by nearly 80% of the population.

KANE ANDERSON, M.D

With nearly two decades of experience as a board certified orthopedic surgeon and over a decade serving in the Four Corners, Dr. Anderson specializes in hand, nerve, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery. Dr.

PATIENT CARE

Dr. Anderson is the only double board-certified HAND and ORTHOPEDIC surgeon in the Four Corners and also is the only surgeon in the region invited to be a member of the esteemed American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Anna M

After years of suffering from pain and burning in my arms and hands, I finally went to see Dr. Anderson to inquire about treatment. They were able to quickly diagnose carpal tunnel and could fix both hands in the OR in only 30 min. After a long weekend of recovery I was back to work and with in a few weeks, doing all the activities I love to do.