Spine Surgery & Spine Specialists in Philadelphia

Temple Health spine surgeons and specialists diagnose and treat the full range of spine conditions — from herniated discs and spinal stenosis to scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex deformities. Surgical and non-surgical treatment options are available at multiple locations across the Philadelphia region.

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Expert Spine Care in Philadelphia

Back and neck pain can put your life on hold. Temple Health’s spine surgeons and specialists treat the full range of spine conditions — from the most common to the most complex — at multiple locations throughout the Philadelphia region.

Our spine team combines clinical experience with advanced diagnostic technology to identify the cause of pain, even in cases that have been difficult to diagnose. An accurate diagnosis is the foundation of an effective treatment plan, and our specialists work to determine the right approach for each patient’s condition and goals.

Every patient who comes to Temple for a spine evaluation meets with an orthopaedic expert who is trained in treating spine problems.

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Spine Conditions We Treat

Temple’s spine surgeons and specialists treat a wide variety of disorders and injuries, including:

Herniated or bulging discs
Degenerative disc disease
Spinal stenosis
Scoliosis and adult scoliosis
Kyphosis and spinal deformities
Low back pain
Sciatica and spinal nerve compression

Spondylolisthesis
Cervical myelopathy or radiculopathy
Spinal fractures and instability
Spinal stenosis
Failed back surgery / revision spine conditions
Flatback syndrome and iatrogenic sagittal imbalance
Metastatic spine tumors

Spine Treatment Options

Treatment options are determined on a case-by-case basis. Temple’s team uses the least invasive approach possible and begins with non-surgical treatment whenever appropriate.

Non-Surgical Treatment

Back pain often improves without surgery. Non-surgical options at Temple include:

Medical therapy: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, analgesics, or targeted steroid injections for more severe pain
Physical therapy: Reduces pain, improves mobility, and teaches proper body mechanics to prevent future problems
Ultrasound-guided injections and other innovative pain management procedures

Spine Surgery

When surgery is the right option, Temple’s spine surgeons have experience in a full range of advanced procedures, many of which are minimally invasive:

Microdiscectomy: Minimally invasive removal of all or part of a herniated disc to relieve nerve pressure
Laminectomy / Spinal Decompression: Removal of the lamina and any bone spurs or disc fragments to relieve pressure from spinal stenosis
Spinal Fusion: Stabilization surgery that joins two or more vertebrae together — used for broken vertebrae, herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, and spinal weakness
360 / Anterior Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery: Combined approach addressing spinal deformity or instability from both the front and back of the spine in a single or staged procedure
Multilevel Lumbar and Spinal Fusion Surgery: Fusion across multiple vertebral levels to correct deformity, degeneration, or instability in the lumbar spine
Thoracic Spinal Fusion Surgery: Fusion of vertebrae in the thoracic (mid-back) region to correct deformity, fracture, or instability
Adult Scoliosis and Scoliosis Correction Surgery: Surgical correction of abnormal spinal curvature in adult patients
Kyphosis Surgery: Correction of excessive forward rounding of the spine
Revision Spine Surgery: Surgical correction for failed or incomplete prior spine procedures
Kyphoplasty: Minimally invasive correction of vertebral compression fractures
Disc Replacement Surgery: Replacement of damaged disc material with an artificial disc

What to Expect at Your Spine Evaluation

Your spine care journey at Temple begins with a comprehensive evaluation. During your first visit, a Temple spine specialist will review your symptoms, medical history, and imaging to understand the source of your pain. On-site imaging options are available for rapid diagnosis.

Based on your evaluation, your care team will clearly explain all available treatment options and develop a personalized plan based on your condition, activity level, and goals. If surgery is needed, physical therapy, clinical follow-up, and consultations with other Temple specialists are coordinated to support your full recovery.

Why Patients Choose Temple for Spine Care

Board-certified spine surgeons among the most respected in the Philadelphia region
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for common and complex spine conditions
On-site imaging for rapid, accurate diagnosis at your first visit
Full range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options, with preference for the least invasive approach

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Spine Specialists Near You

Temple Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine | Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

3509 N. Broad Street, Boyer Pavilion, 5th Floor,
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Temple Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine | Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus

7604 Central Avenue, Friends Hall, Suite 100,
Philadelphia, PA 19111