Back and spine surgery
Most back pain can be resolved with nonsurgical treatment, but surgery can help with some severe spinal conditions. Our experienced surgeons alleviate pain and restore function with advanced back and spine surgery services.
Why choose Sutter?
Our neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons are here to get your back and spine on track with the latest advanced surgical procedures. Now there’s a way to treat degenerative and herniated discs with an artificial disc replacement (ADR). This minimally invasive procedure mimics a healthy disc’s function and preserves your motion. Made from metal and plastic-like materials found in hip or knee replacements, ADR offers significant pain relief and a faster recovery.
By the numbers
150+
neurologists
40+
spine surgeons
1of 3
Tarlov cyst programs
5
pediatric surgical locations
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Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at 888-834-1788.
Conditions
- Disk degeneration
- Herniated Disc
- Kyphosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Spine Fractures
- Spine Tumor
- Tarlov cyst
Diagnostics
- CT scan
- Electromyography
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Myelogram
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- PET scan
- X-ray
Treatments
- Artificial disc replacement
- Foraminotomy
- Kyphosis surgery
- Laminectomy
- Laminoplasty
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Microdiscectomy
- Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- Scoliosis surgery
- Stereotactic Surgery
- Tumor Removal
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Awards and accreditations
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Comfortable in-between care
When you're ready to leave the hospital but not yet ready to go home, our four inpatient rehab centers offer a safe and healthy place for your continued recovery.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
From treating sports injuries to chronic conditions, our physical therapists can help you improve strength, mobility and coordination.
Musculoskeletal conditions research
Musculoskeletal conditions cause pain or injuries in the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Research aims to improve treatment and prevent these issues, especially in the workplace.
Classes & events
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ClassIntegrative Approach to Back Pain
Wednesday, October 28, 2026Integrative chiropractor Scott Larsen shares his approach to back pain, exploring movement, posture, and inflammation to help patients understand and find relief.
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Move with less pain
Spine pain shouldn't slow you down. From diagnosis to recovery, our spine doctors and surgeons across Northern and Central California treat the full range of spine conditions.