The Department coordinates a multidisciplinary spine center that includes neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists, radiologists and pain specialists who work together to provide the most efficient and effective experience for patients with spinal disorders. The Department of Neurosurgery performs more spine surgery than any other neurosurgery department in Michigan and was the first to perform minimally invasive spine surgery techniques. The Department offers complex spinal surgery (fusion, instrumentation, reconstruction) and surgery for primary and metastatic tumors of the spine and spinal cord.
Other features include:
- A minimal access spine technology (MAST) spine program to provide the most comprehensive care in a minimally invasive manner
- A study center for tumors metastatic to the spine
- Membership in the American Brain Injury Consortium for novel treatment of traumatic head injury
- Use of advanced surgical technology, including the intraoperative CT
- Brain injury regeneration clinical trials
- A Senior Spine clinic for patients 70 years or older that addresses the complexities of spine surgery while focusing on overall wellness
- A second opinion program with a multidisciplinary spine board.
- Serving as coordinating center for the Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan initiative since 2013
- Designation as a Blue Distinction Center+ in 2015, a national Blue Cross Blue Shield award given to health care facilities recognized for their expertise and cost-efficiency in delivering specialty care
- Biomotion lab research program