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Sutter Gould Back and Spine Evaluation and Diagnostic Services

Your back is a complicated system of nerves, joints and muscles. It’s important to get an accurate diagnosis to receive the right treatment for your condition. At Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, we offer advanced diagnostic tools to help.

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Evaluation and Diagnostic Services within the Sutter Health network

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    Diagnosing a Back Problem

    The first step to treat a back or spinal condition is getting an accurate diagnosis. Problems in the back and spine can range from temporary sciatica to structural problems with your discs and nerves, so it’s important to pinpoint the cause. Sutter Health network doctors use the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment to determine the source, cause and extent of your injury.

    To diagnosis your condition, a back and spine expert may also perform:

    • A thorough physical exam, including mobility tests and the history of your pain.
    • Diagnostic imaging, including upper and lower spine MRIs and CT scans.
    • Biopsy of bone or spinal tissue.
    • Electrodiagnostic testing to assess the speed and degree of electrical activity in your muscles and nerves.

    Health and Wellness

    Relieve Back Pain

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    Decoding Back Pain

    Use this guide to determine what may be causing your back pain.

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    Treating Back Pain at Home

    These stretches, exercises and tips can help you relieve back pain.

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    Back Pain Prevention

    Keep your back healthy and pain-free with this easy-to-follow advice.

    Musculoskeletal Disorders Research

    Sutter Health Musculoskeletal Disorders Research
    Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and other structures that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Specific disorders include such things as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and tendinitis. It can also include cuts and fractures due to accidents. Research in this area seeks to improve the treatment of disorders and the prevention of accidents, especially in the work environment.

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    Doctors at Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Jesse Dashe, M.D.

    Jesse Dashe, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    John K. Capua, D.O.

    John K. Capua, D.O.

    • Neurosurgery

    Tracy L. Bigelow, D.O.

    Tracy L. Bigelow, D.O.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Thomas McKenzie, M.D.

    Thomas McKenzie, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Jonathon R. Staples, M.D.

    Jonathon R. Staples, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    C. Scott Walthour, M.D.

    C. Scott Walthour, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    William Whang, M.D.

    William Whang, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Kevin Mikaelian, M.D.

    Kevin Mikaelian, M.D.

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Bayan Aghdasi, M.D.

    Bayan Aghdasi, M.D.

    • Spine Surgery

    • Orthopedic Surgery

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