Advanced Treatments, New Hope
Eight out of 10 adults experience an episode of acute back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain is the second most common cause of missed workdays due to illness, and the most common cause of disability. While many incidences of back pain will respond to basic treatment, more serious cases— spinal cord tumors, spine cancer, disorders of the neck/cranial-cervical junction and degenerative conditions—call for more sophisticated interventions.
For more information or to schedule an evaluation with one of our physicians, call Georgetown M.D., our free physician referral service staffed by nurse counselors. Call (202) 342-2400 or toll-free, 1-(866) 745-2633, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm.
About our Spine Center
Georgetown University Hospital’s Spine Center has one of the most experienced multidisciplinary team on the East Coast for the treatment of complex spinal disorders and cancer. Georgetown’s Spine Center offers:
- An advanced interventional neuroradiology department providing alternatives to open surgery in certain cases
- A unique collaborative partnership among the neuro and orthopedic surgeons and neuroradiologists that ensures patients the most thorough assessment and treatment plan
- On-site access to specialists in rehabilitation medicine through Georgetown’s affiliation with the renowned National Rehabilitation Hospital
- A Pain Management Center that applies a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach to evaluate chronic pain and administer the most effective treatment for each individual
- Recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best centers for neurological disorders
Treatment and Services
