Spine Center
The UCSF Spine Center is one of the largest centers of its kind in the country, treating 10,000 patients a year. It brings together world-renowned specialists in neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, neurology, psychiatry and other specialties to design the most effective treatment for each patient's condition. The team includes experts in cancer, pain management, physical therapy, radiation oncology and rheumatology.
Our services
Our services include:
- Minimally invasive cervical and lumbar techniques
- Motion-sparing surgery, such as artificial disc replacement
- Complex revision spine surgery
- Innovative surgical techniques for spinal tumors
- Computerized three-dimensional surgery
- Noninvasive radiosurgery using CyberKnife
- New treatments and opportunities for patients to participate in clinical trials to test them
We also offer a Spine Tumor Board, which reviews challenging spinal tumor cases every month, and a Spine Rapid Case Review service for urgent conditions that can't wait for the monthly tumor board.
Our patients have access to the most up-to-date imaging technologies for diagnosing spinal disorders and to innovative treatments that are not widely available – for example, the lateral paramedian transpedicular technique, developed by a UCSF surgeon for removing cervical tumors previously thought to be inoperable.
Doctor referral required
Our locations (6)
Our team
Clinical trials
Retro Comparison of Subsidence Following Interbody Devices in Lumbar Spine
Radiographic subsidence immediately postoperatively (first erect), at 12 months, and at 24 months as evaluated by an independent reviewer. Where subsidence is defined as ≥ 2mm cage penetration of the cephalad, caudal end plate, or...
Recruiting
Awards & recognition
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Best in California and No. 2 in the nation for neurology & neurosurgery
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One of the nation's best for orthopedic care
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Rated high-performing hospital for spinal fusion
Support services
Special programs
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes