Physical Conditions
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- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Adult degenerative scoliosis
- Cervical degenerative disc disease
- Cervical disc herniation
- Cervical stenosis
- Degenerative spondylolisthesis
- Flat back syndrome
- Kyphosis
- Lumbar degenerative disc disease
- Lumbar disc herniation
- Lumbar osteoarthritis
- Lumbar stenosis
- Neck sprain (whiplash) and strain
- Scoliosis and deformity
- Spinal stenosis (pinched nerve)
- Spinal tumors
- Spine trauma
- Vertebral compression fractures
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Jonathan J. Carmouche, MDSection Chief, Orthopaedic Spine
Leadership and Practice
Jonathan J. Carmouche, MDSection Chief, Orthopaedic Spine"I believe that every patient and every case is unique, and I strive to provide the highest quality personalized and patient-focused care in the least invasive way available."
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Cutting-Edge Treatments
We provide the most advanced technology to offer minimally invasive surgery, including revision surgeries, decompression, spine fusions and scoliosis and deformity correction operations. Lateral spine surgery is a game-changing procedure that yields enhanced patient outcomes. At Carilion Clinic, we perform the most lateral spine surgeries in our region using image guided implant placement in surgeries.
Scoliosis and deformity
Scoliosis affects 2-3% of the population and is most often diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence. Early detection and treatment, which includes observation, bracing or surgery, provides better outcomes for patients. We offer the region’s only program for deformity corrections such as scoliosis for adults and kids and have the only pediatric orthopaedist in the region for spine deformity.
MAGEC Growing Rods
MAGEC growing rods are a new surgical treatment for children with severe spinal deformities. The system, which includes implantable rods and an external remote control, are used to brace the spine while the child is still growing to minimize the progression of scoliosis. The MAGEC rods are lengthened magnetically every three to six months in a short, non-invasive procedure that takes place in a doctor’s office.
Disc Replacement
Patients suffering with symptoms of a degenerated disc or an acute unresolved herniated disc can benefit from disc replacement surgery. Following the procedure, patients can expect improved pain relief, less tingling, and increased mobility in daily activities. At Carilion Clinic, our team has the experience and training to provide successful outcomes. They will work with you to determine if a surgical procedure is right for you.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Technological advances have allowed more back and neck conditions to be treated with minimally invasive surgical techniques. For patients who need surgery, these techniques avoid significant damage to the muscles surrounding the spine and often times offers less pain after surgery and a faster recovery. Minimally invasive techniques can be used for common procedures such as lumbar decompression and spinal fusion.
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Our team of caring experts helps restore function, movement and, most importantly, independence for our patients. Our therapists provide individualized programs that help restore and maintain maximum physical movement and enable you to live your life safely and comfortably.
Cutting-Edge Treatments
We provide the most advanced technology to offer minimally invasive surgery, including revision surgeries, decompression, spine fusions and scoliosis and deformity correction operations. Lateral spine surgery is a game-changing procedure that yields enhanced patient outcomes. At Carilion Clinic, we perform the most lateral spine surgeries in our region using image guided implant placement in surgeries.
Scoliosis and deformity
Scoliosis affects 2-3% of the population and is most often diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence. Early detection and treatment, which includes observation, bracing or surgery, provides better outcomes for patients. We offer the region’s only program for deformity corrections such as scoliosis for adults and kids and have the only pediatric orthopaedist in the region for spine deformity.
MAGEC Growing Rods
MAGEC growing rods are a new surgical treatment for children with severe spinal deformities. The system, which includes implantable rods and an external remote control, are used to brace the spine while the child is still growing to minimize the progression of scoliosis. The MAGEC rods are lengthened magnetically every three to six months in a short, non-invasive procedure that takes place in a doctor’s office.
Disc Replacement
Patients suffering with symptoms of a degenerated disc or an acute unresolved herniated disc can benefit from disc replacement surgery. Following the procedure, patients can expect improved pain relief, less tingling, and increased mobility in daily activities. At Carilion Clinic, our team has the experience and training to provide successful outcomes. They will work with you to determine if a surgical procedure is right for you.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Technological advances have allowed more back and neck conditions to be treated with minimally invasive surgical techniques. For patients who need surgery, these techniques avoid significant damage to the muscles surrounding the spine and often times offers less pain after surgery and a faster recovery. Minimally invasive techniques can be used for common procedures such as lumbar decompression and spinal fusion.
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Our team of caring experts helps restore function, movement and, most importantly, independence for our patients. Our therapists provide individualized programs that help restore and maintain maximum physical movement and enable you to live your life safely and comfortably.
The Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences (ION) is an innovative convergence of leading medical practitioners who provide expert care to patients. ION serves as a model for medical students, research fellows and residents—the next generation of healthcare professionals. ION provides a shared vision of collaboration and a team-based approach to healing.
Surgeries
Perform approximately 400 minimally invasive spine operations annually
Spine School
Patients attend pre-surgical spine school educational class
Expertise
Regional resource for adult and pediatric complex spine surgeries.
Surgeries
Perform approximately 400 minimally invasive spine operations annually
Spine School
Patients attend pre-surgical spine school educational class
Expertise
Regional resource for adult and pediatric complex spine surgeries.
Spinal Surgery
What you need to know
Spinal surgery is an option when other treatments haven’t worked and pain interferes with daily activity. Our spine team has one goal, to help you heal physically so you can enjoy life. There is lot for you to know to get ready for your surgery.
Preparing for the surgery
What you need to know before and after
Spine education class
We invite you and a caregiver to attend our education spine class. You will learn what to expect before, during and after surgery.
After surgery, your mobility will be limited.
You will need some assistance when you're discharged, so we'll prepare you for what you'll need to know when you first get home.
Awards
Top Orthopaedic Team
Becker's Hospital Review
Top 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopaedic Programs
VT Health Care Provider
Official health care provider for Virginia Tech
Your care is elevated by innovative
Research and Education
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Collaboration in Research
Education
VTCSOM Virtual Tour
Education
Graduate Medical Education
Research
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We are actively involved in finding innovative ways to improve the care we give to our patients. Having the opportunity to train the next generation of healthcare professionals is inspiring and we are honored for our faculty to be recognized as an Outstanding Research Mentor from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Preceptor of the Year in 2020.
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Research
Collaboration in Research
Education
VTCSOM Virtual Tour
Education
Graduate Medical Education
Research
Select Research
We are actively involved in finding innovative ways to improve the care we give to our patients. Having the opportunity to train the next generation of healthcare professionals is inspiring and we are honored for our faculty to be recognized as an Outstanding Research Mentor from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Preceptor of the Year in 2020.
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Patient Stories
Hospitals are tough on her because she has so many sensory issues. It's just a really tough time.... The closest place if he hadn't been able to do it in Roanoke at Carilion was three hours away for us."
Malaya Vest
, Magnetic Expansion Control (MAGEC) for Scoliosis
I think the gravity of the situation fully hit me was when he started talking about wearing the back brace and then the possibility of surgery. "
Lindsey Hanks
, Scoliosis Treatment
Meet Our Spine Surgery and Scoliosis Team
Our team of spine and scoliosis surgeons provides care at the Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences in several locations throughout southwest Virginia. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained reconstruction surgeons evaluate and treat thousands of patients each year.
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