Degenerative Disc Disease

From medication to physical therapy to surgery, our spine experts offer complete care for back and neck pain caused by degenerative disc disease.

Degenerative Disc Disease

From medication to physical therapy to surgery, our spine experts offer complete care for back and neck pain caused by degenerative disc disease.

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Expert Spine Care for Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is the medical term for the general wear and tear that develops in the discs that cushion the bones in the spine. This condition can occur as you age or as the result of a back injury.

Over time, the discs can break down, causing symptoms such as:

  • Lower back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Pain and numbness in your legs or arms

Our doctors work closely with physical therapists and pain management specialists to create a treatment plan designed just for you. Whether you need medication, physical therapy or surgery, our goal is to help you find relief and enjoy a better quality of life.

What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

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Our experienced spine surgeons treat all types of simple to complex spine conditions and are trusted by patients looking for second opinions.

We offer a variety of interventional services to provide back pain relief without surgery.

Our team conducts cutting-edge research and clinical trials to deliver better patient outcomes.

Your doctors work closely with physical therapy and pain management experts to find the care plan that’s right for you.

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Ram Kiran Alluri, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

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Thomas C. Chen, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurological Surgery
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Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor, Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery

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Alexander B. Christ, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Oncology

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Seth C. Gamradt, MD

Director of Orthopaedic Athletic Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, Orthopedic…

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Joshua Layne Gary, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

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Loren M. Geller, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Othopaedic Surgery (Practitioner)
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery Sports…

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Paul K. Gilbert, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

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Raymond J. Hah, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Spine Surgery

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Cara Jean Hall, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

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George F. Rick Hatch Iii, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Nathanael David Heckmann, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

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Brian K. Hong, DPM

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatry

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Aaron J. Ahearn, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
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Transplant Surgery, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Transplant Surgery, Liver…

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John Michael Allen, DMD

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Ram Kiran Alluri, MD

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Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

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Arun Paul Amar, MD

Associate Professor
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Neurosurgery, Endovascular Neurosurgery

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David G. Armstrong, Phd, DPM

Professor of Surgery and Director, Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA)
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Podiatry, Surgical Wound Care

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Scott M. Atay, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lung Cancer, Transplant Surgery, Lung Transplant…

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Regina Y. Baker, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
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Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Cancer, Breast Reconstruction Surgery,…

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Craig J. Baker, MD

Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Transplant Surgery, Heart Valve Repair

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Mark L. Barr, MD

Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Cardiac Transplant Surgery

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Nikolai A. Bildzukewicz, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
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General Surgery, General Surgery , Gastrointestinal Surgery

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Subarna Biswas, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery

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Surgical Critical Care, Trauma Surgery

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Michael E. Bowdish, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Transplant Surgery

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Keck Hospital of USC

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