Intermountain Health offers specialized neurosurgical and spine surgery services designed to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions affecting the brain, nervous system, and spinal column. The healthcare provider utilizes advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and robotic-guided procedures, to improve patient recovery outcomes.
Advanced Neurosurgical Services
The neurosurgery department at Intermountain Health focuses on treating brain and spine injuries, as well as movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Surgeons are trained to address back and neck problems, seizures, tremors, and various blood vessel issues associated with the nervous system.
Specialized Surgical Techniques
Intermountain Health employs several sophisticated surgical methods, including stereotactic, endoscopic, and endovascular neurosurgery. Specific advanced services provided include Gamma knife surgery, laminectomy, spinal fusion, craniotomy, discectomy, peripheral nerve surgery, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
Comprehensive Spine Care
The spine surgery division utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to manage conditions of the neck, mid-back, and low-back. Treatment plans are tailored to address issues such as scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, spinal fractures, and degenerated or herniated discs.
Spinal Condition Management
In addition to traditional methods, spine specialists use image-guided and robotic-guided techniques for surgical corrections. These services aim to treat spinal stenosis, instability, nerve problems, and abnormal spinal curvature.
Technological Innovations
Intermountain Health has previously utilized 3D-printed models to assist doctors in the removal of complicated brain tumors. The provider also emphasizes the importance of rapid intervention for stroke patients, noting that Intermountain Medical Center successfully reduced its door-to-needle time to 33 minutes.
Patient-Centered Care
The healthcare system provides comprehensive care teams that create personalized treatment plans for patients facing complex diagnoses. This includes managing long-term conditions like Parkinson's disease through Deep Brain Stimulation and addressing traumatic injuries, such as vertebral fractures sustained in accidents.
