Spine Care in Lake Forest and Grayslake

At Lake Forest Hospital and the Grayslake Outpatient Center, board-certified physicians including neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spine surgeons work with specially trained nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists through a blend of innovation and skill to help restore your movement and improve your quality of life. We offer comprehensive back pain management plans to help you overcome spine problems and enjoy life with less pain. Our collaborative team of experts all have specific training and experience in spine, back and neck care. To schedule an appointment at Lake Forest Hospital or Grayslake Outpatient Center, please call our Neurosurgery Department at 847.535.7271.

Spine Care in Glenview

Glenview Outpatient Center is one of the nation’s premier destinations for musculoskeletal services. Orthopaedics at Glenview Outpatient Center houses many medical specialists and disciplines, along with state-of-the-art imaging and operating room facilities.

The Spine Center

The Northwestern Medicine Spine Center, part of the Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care (CCOSC) at Glenview Outpatient Center, uses the latest techniques to treat acute and chronic spinal disorders. The Spine Center physicians specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurological surgery, neuroradiology and neuropsychology. By making use of leading-edge techniques and technology, regenerative- and nanotechnology-based bone graft substitutes, computer-navigated surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery, we offer programs for the management of:

• Spinal deformity
• Spine oncology
• Degenerative disk disease
• Failed neck or back surgery syndrome
• Peripheral nerve compression syndromes
• Peripheral nerve injuries
• Rheumatologic disorders of the spine
• Spinal fractures and other traumatic injuries
• Work-related injuries
• Sports-related back and neck injuries

To schedule an appointment at The Spine Center in Glenview, please call 847.535.8500.

Spine Tumor Program

Also part of the CCOSC, the Northwestern Medicine Spine Tumor Program uses a comprehensive approach in the treatment of all benign and malignant tumors of the spine and spinal cord. Highly experienced, board-certified specialists from multiple disciplines use advanced techniques and leading-edge technology, including:

• Stealth navigational instruments
• Operative microscope
• Sophisticated neurological monitoring
• Complex spinal instruments
• Intraoperative computed tomography (CT) scanning

This enables the team to not only treat the most complex spinal tumors, but also to perform extensive reconstructive procedures.

To schedule an appointment in the Spine Tumor Program at the Glenview CCOSC, please call 847.535.8500.