The South Texas Spinal Clinic has moved their office to The Westgate Medical Office Building, 5282 Medical Dr., Ste 200. All of our contact phone numbers have remained the same for your convenience. Please call if you would like to schedule an appointment 210.614.6432

Understanding Lumbar Disc Replacement
By Gilbert R. Meadows, M.D.

There are many new and exciting methods of treating spinal disease. Some of these are in the conservative realm, some minimally invasive, and still others are traditional surgical methods utilizing cutting edge technology. One such cutting edge technology is total disc replacement that can take the place of a traditional spinal fusion and preserve motion for the patient. This technique requires specialized training, even for well-seasoned spinal surgeons.
Disc replacement is done from the front of the spine. A vascular surgeon performs the initial surgical approach and a spinal surgeon follows with the actual disc replacement. The implant utilized once the original disc is removed has three main components--two metal parts that replace the bony edges of the disc space and a flexible polyethylene central core. The hopeful end result of this implant is both a marked reduction in pain and preservation of motion in the spine.

Advances in rehabilitation

The South Texas Spinal Clinic has developed innovative new treatments designed to get you back on your feet enjoying life. Our combined 300 years of experience helping patients get better fast has allowed us to develop special Therapy Programs that are safe, effective and will make you feel great!

Our talented therapists work hand-in-glove with our Spinal Docs to design exactly the right program based on your specific back problem.

Spine Hospital of South Texas

The Spine Hospital of South Texas offers a safe, convenient high-quality alternative to routine inpatient hospitalization in a large hospital environment.

Our is fully certified by the Texas Department of Health, licensed by Medicare and fully accredited with JCAHO. The Hospital is located at 18600 N. Hardy Oak Blvd, in North Central San Antonio. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (210)404-0800, or visit our web site at: http://www.shst.net.