San Angelo, Texas
Texas Spine and Neurosurgery has a local satellite clinic in Stephenville at the Stephenville Medical & Surgical Clinic where we see patients from Stephenville. Patients can be treated locally with all of their conservative therapy care options. There is no longer a need to drive for hours in order to obtain first class care for your back or neck.
We as a practice want to help and support the local community and strive to provide the best care possible to the citizens of San Angelo. As you know San Angelo is a city in and the county seat of Tom Green County, Texas, United States. San Angelo is the principal city of the San Angelo metropolitan area, which had a population of around 117,000 in 2010. San Angelo is home to Angelo State University. The city was founded in 1867 as a fort to protect the overland mail route and the Texas and Pacific Railroad from Indian attacks. The original fort was destroyed in 1867 by a fire and the present fort was built. The city became the county seat in 1874. San Angelo is home to Angelo State University, Goodfellow Air Force Base, the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, and the San Angelo Regional Airport. The city also has a number of notable tourist attractions including the Goodfellow Museum of Texas Military History, the San Angelo Nature Center, and the San Angelo Zoo.
About Us
Texas Spine and Neurosurgery is a neurosurgical practice which specializes in the coordination of both surgical and conservative treatment options. We treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, pars defects, spinal fractures, back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel, and many other disorders of the spine and nerves. We are skilled in the use of both microsurgical and minimally invasive procedures on the neck and back, as well as more complicated procedures. At Texas Spine and Neurosurgery we can also do lumbar, thoracic, and cervical discectomies, laminectomies, and fusions. In order to ensure quality, all our partners which provide operative locations must meet our strict standards for excellence. To that end, we both require and provide specific training for staff both inside and outside the operating room. All centers are required to meet state of the art technological standards with regard to equipment, procedures and protocols in order to become a Texas Spine & Neurosurgery partner.
Whenever possible, conservative treatment options are always considered before surgery. At Texas Spine and Neurosurgery, we with coordinate with high quality local providers and we help to oversee and coordinate care, including but not limited to pain management, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, bracing, massage therapy, chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, and pool therapy. Above all, our philosophy allows and encourages patients to try the least invasive treatment before progressing to more invasive therapies.
At Texas Spine &Neurosurgery, we specialize in the treatment of disorders of the spine and peripheral nerves, but our primary goal is to help stop thesuffering associated with these disorders.
How We Help
There is no need to travel long distances to access the best in spine care! At Texas Spine and Neurosurgery, we bring advanced technology and treatment options to you. Our founder, Dr. Steven Zielinski, is a Stanford trained spine surgeon and an experienced expert in back and neck surgery. Dr. Zielinski is a pioneer in artificial disc technology and currently holds multiple patents in the area. Through his company, Zielinski Medical Technologies, he has been on several innovation teams, and has expertly designed several products currently used across the nation in spine surgery.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Dr. Zielinski has routinely performed minimally invasive spine surgery since 1997. In patients that qualify, it is a great way to relieve pain quickly and ensure a smaller incision, with very little down time. Patients who undergo minimally invasive spine surgery are typically able to return home on the same day of their surgery. The minimally invasive approach also tends to decrease the amount of pain associated with surgery. We know your time and ability to return to your regular activities are important. That is why we always strive to provide the highest level of care with the least invasive approach.
Possible Symptoms or Conditions
- Pain radiating down the arms or legs.
- Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Unusual sensations such as tingling, numbness, or pins and needles.
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Muscle weakness
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Bowel problems.*
- Bladder problems.*
- Numbness in the genital area.*
* You should see your doctor immediately if you have problems urinating, having bowel movements, or if you have numbness around your genitals.
Treatment Options Prior To Surgery
Options for treatment include:
- Medications
- Lumbar bracing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Steroid injections
- TENS units
- Chiropractics
- Pain management
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapy
Surgical Treatment Options
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Microscopic Spine Surgery
- Disc Replacement
- Lumbar Fusion
- Cervical Fusion
- Lumbar Discectomy
- Cervical Discectomy
- Kyphoplasty
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery
- Anterior/Posterior Spine Surgery
