What Disorders Do Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons Treat?
Orthopaedic spine surgeons treat many different diseases and conditions affecting the spine. Spinal disorders treated include degenerative disc disease, infections, sciatica, scoliosis and spinal deformity, sprains and strains, stenosis, tumors and cysts, vertebral fractures, and whiplash. These specialists often work with referring doctors including primary care physicians, chiropractors, emergency room doctors, internists, and family practitioners.