Spine Center of Excellence
At UNC Health Blue Ridge, our Spine Center of Excellence delivers advanced, personalized care designed to help you move better and live well. Our expert team combines skill, innovation, and compassion to restore mobility and improve quality of life.
We’re proud to bring cutting-edge technology to our community, including an advanced spine surgery robot that enhances precision and safety. This innovation allows for minimally invasive procedures, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays so you can get back to the life you love sooner.
What We Treat
Our specialists provide comprehensive care for:
- Herniated discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Scoliosis and spinal deformities
- Chronic back and neck pain
Why Choose UNC Health Blue Ridge Spine Center?
- Expert Team: Board-certified spine surgeons and specialists
- Coordinated Support: Physical therapy and rehabilitation services under one roof
- Advanced Technology: Minimally invasive procedures and state-of-the-art imaging
What does "Minimally Invasive" mean?
With more precise information, our surgeons can perform safer procedures, with a number of patient benefits such as:
- Smaller incisions
- Less pain
- Lower risk of infection
- Shorter hospital stays
- Quicker recovery time
- Less scarring
- Reduced blood loss
Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery
Our system combines robotics and navigation, much like a GPS in a car, giving our surgeons clearer images than the simple x-rays used at other hospitals. These images, taken on the day of surgery, allow our doctors to determine exactly where to position implants by using the "route" mapped out by the robot.
Nationally Recognized for Excellence
We are proud to announce that UNC Health Blue Ridge has achieved its second re-certification from The Joint Commission for our Spine Center of Excellence, with the initial certification awarded in 2021. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality and safety in spine care for our patients and community.
Achieving this milestone for the second time demonstrates our ongoing pursuit of excellence and innovation in patient care.
