Spine Infections and Tumors

The spinal column consists of 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, and the sacrum. In patients with infections or cancer, there are a lot of bones in the spine where the disease can spread, and infections and tumors of the spine are incredibly common.

Often, patients with infections or tumors have severe pain. Many patients have symptoms that are bad enough to bring them to the emergency room. Through his additional training in spinal surgery, Dr. Hatef has the experience to diagnose and treat these difficulty conditions.