Posted: 2007-08-16

Introduction

This clinic, equipped with advanced technology, treats problems of the vertebral column from the neck to below the waist. Using a multidisciplinary approach, various specialists and experts assess cases and offer patients integrated solutions.

A wide range of methods are employed, conservative as well as surgical; all scientifically based to resolve spinal ailments. The patient also receives advice for preventing future problems and improving quality of life.

Information

80% of the population suffers back or lower back pain at some time in their lives.

In Mexico, for every million inhabitants there are annually four cases of spinal cord injury.

Spinal disorders are the second cause of disability in this country.

After automobile accident injuries, cervical sprains are the main reason for seeking the clinic’s attention.

Procedure:

1. Telephone to request an appointment.

2. It is important that you bring with you results of any tests, as well as a list of medications you have taken within the last year.

3. Physician’s examination.

4. For prescribing treatment, the clinic has specialists in Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

5. Future visits will be scheduled for treatment follow-up.

Equipment:

Diagnostic testing services:

• Digitized X-Rays
• Computerized spiral multislice axial tomography
• 1.5 Tesla Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• Fluoroscopy
• Discography and myelography
• Clinical laboratory
• Electrodiagnostics

Therapeutic services:

• Specialized rehabilitation room with: Ultrasound, Laser and individual treatment areas.
• Therapeutic injection (block) room: Zygapophysial joint intra-articular (facet), intradiscal and epidural. 
• Ambulatory Surgery room equipped with: Laser electrofulguration,  Electrofrequency and Microdiscectomy (state-of-the-art microscope technology)
• Specialized Neurosurgical Operating rooms.
  Completely transparent surgical table.
• Microscope with built-in browser.
• Continuous fluroscopy; real-time X-Rays during surgery.
• Neurophysiological monitoring during surgery.
• Computerized viewing of surgery, or ‘neurological navigation’.
• Intensive therapy; area for those with acute medullary injuries.

Staff

• Dr. Mario Suárez   Neurosurgeon
• Dr. Luis Rodríguez  Neurosurgeon
• Dr. José Loreto Herrera Neurosurgeon
• Dr. Anaya    Neurosurgeon
• Dr. Castillo Francisco  Orthopedist
• Dr. Francisco Cruz  Orthopedist
• Dr. Michael Dittmar  Orthopedist
• Dr. Coppelia Velez  Algologist
• Dr. Jesús Velarde  Algologist
• Dr. José Ángel Villarruel  Rehabilitation Medicine
• Ramón Cuenca, B.S.   Psychologist
• Álvarez Torres Cecilia B.S.  Psychologist
• Dr. Josué Solis   Neuroradiologist

Hours
From 9:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00, by appointment

Telephone
52 (33) 38.48.5400