Spine surgeons at UW Medicine have advanced training and expertise to treat spine conditions such as degenerative disk disease, scoliosis and spinal tumors. They use the latest innovations and technologies, including robotic guidance, to provide exceptional care for patients.

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Why choose UW Medicine

• Top doctors: Our surgeons have advanced training and expertise in both minimally invasive and complex spine procedures.
• Safe and effective: Our surgeons use the most advanced robotic guidance for enhanced precision and safety.
• Connected care: You will have a team of experts all committed to helping you achieve a better quality of life.

Our surgeons use high-tech robotic and navigation technology for many different tasks during spine surgery, such as removing a disc, removing a spine tumor, removing an infection or aligning a fracture. This allows for:

• Greater precision and safety: The surgeon controls the robot at all times to enhance the precision and safety of your surgery.  
• Advanced imaging: The robotic system uses computed tomography (CT) imaging before and during surgery to create three-dimensional pictures of your spine. CT images help surgeons access the surgical site and precisely place surgical components.