Orthopedic Spine Care

Your spine is your body's core support, making spine injuries and back pain particularly challenging and impactful in your daily life. Orthopedic spine specialists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of spine-related issues, including herniated discs, nerve damage, sciatica, neck pain, and chronic back pain.

Meet Our Orthopedic Spine Care Specialist

Dr. Brian Vernon practices at Ogden Clinic | Logan River. He brings over a decade of experience in managing spinal conditions and trauma, utilizing advanced techniques like motion-preserving and minimally invasive surgeries. Trained at the Mayo Clinic, he employs the latest advancements in spinal care to ensure the highest quality of treatment. Dr. Vernon is dedicated to building trust and ensuring that every patient fully understands their condition and treatment plan, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Common Conditions & Injuries Treated

Degenerative disc disease
Degenerative scoliosis
Facet joint syndrome
Lumbar spondylolisthesis
Osteoarthritis
Spinal compression and trauma fractures
Spinal cord injuries
Spinal stenosis
Spinal tumors (cancerous and noncancerous)

Is Surgery the Only Option?

We understand that considering spinal surgery can be overwhelming. Dr. Vernon is trained in both routine and complex spinal procedures, including:

Cervical and disc replacement
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar spinal fusion
Kyphoplasty
Microdiscectomy
Spinal deformity correction
Spinal fusion

However, surgery isn't always the first choice. At Ogden Clinic, our team of spine and orthopedic specialists and physical therapists work together to develop a treatment plan that explores various non-surgical options before considering surgery. Our team is here to support you, answer your questions, and address any concerns throughout the process. If surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Vernon performs procedures at local hospitals and surgical centers.

Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Alternative

Dr. Vernon specializes in motion-preserving spine surgery, a minimally invasive technique designed to keep your spine moving naturally while addressing issues like herniated discs and spinal stenosis. Unlike traditional spine fusions, which involve large incisions and can limit flexibility, motion-preserving surgery uses smaller incisions and advanced techniques to reduce recovery time, minimize pain, and maintain better spinal movement.

Other Non-Surgical and Minimally Invasive Therapies

A collaborative approach to patient care and pain management is often a successful treatment strategy. If needed, Dr. Vernon may refer you to a specialist in pain management or rehabilitation for the following treatments: