People may experience a number of health issues with their back, some more specific than others. Each condition should be carefully diagnosed and treated just as specifically. For example, spinal stenosis occurs when “the spine is narrowed in one or more areas,” according to the National Institutes of Health, and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIH/NIAMS) Read More »
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Mazor X™ Robotic Guidance System for Spine Surgery
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the first hospital in Illinois to offer the Mazor X™ Robotic Guidance system for spine surgery. The Mazor X™ robotic guidance system is indicated for precise positioning of surgical instruments or spinal implants during spine surgery. Using three integrated processes: planning, guidance and verification, it provides our surgeons with accuracy and precision unavailable anywhere else in Illinois. Directly connected to the patient’s anatomy when in use, the system is specifically designed to provide a stable and precise environment for performing spine surgery.
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In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Telemedicine Visits
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, The Spine Center will be offering telemedicine visits to patients through a HIPPA compliant platform, Doxy. Please call The Spine Center at (847) 698-9330 to initiate the request, or email us at info@chicagospine.net. After patients initiation and consent to the telemedicine visit our team can schedule an appointment. At the time of your appointment you will receive a link by email or text. Click this link at the time of your appointment to enter the virtual waiting room where a doctor will answer you. To schedule your visit please call The Spine Center at (847) 698-9330 or email us at info@chicagospine.net.Christopher J. Bergin, MD
Causes of Cervical Disc Disease
Cervical disc damage has many different causes. It can be caused by an injury or due to the natural processes of aging and daily wear and tear. In this article, we will discuss the main causes of cervical disc damage: spinal degeneration and herniated discs. Read More »
We’re Improving Our Services for You
On May 1, 2017 The Spine Center will be moving into an Electronic Medical Record system (EMR) allowing us to provide better service to you and physicians. We will be transitioning key activities from paper to electronic management with a wide range of capabilities including electronic lab order management, ePrescribing, clinical documentation and document management. The EMR will allow physicians the ability to access patient information anytime, anywhere. Read More »
The Spine Center welcomes Dr. Steven Fineberg
Please help us welcome our newest physician for the Spine Center, S.C. Dr. Steven Fineberg. Dr. Fineberg is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in complex and minimally invasive surgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. His focus is on the treatment of patients with both non-operative and operative approaches when indicated. Read More »
What are alternatives to Spinal Fusion?
In order to work with your experienced spine surgeon and make an informed decision about alternatives to spinal fusion, it’s essential to have a basic understanding of why you might need this treatment or the alternatives to it. 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point during their lifetimes. When you experience back pain, you and your medical professional will probably try medication, physical therapy, and other techniques before choosing surgery. Read More »