Norton Leatherman Spine physicians have a history of innovation and research. Our physicians have made a significant impact through their research on spine surgery safety, spinal deformities and patient-reported outcomes. As principal investigators on numerous trials, our specialist physicians also offer access to groundbreaking treatments. Norton Leatherman Spine physicians also publish frequently in medical journals, providing…
Fellowship Goals and Characteristics This program offers physicians the development of advanced skills in all phases of spine surgery. As a well-balanced program, it exposes fellows to evaluation and treatment of deformities, fractures, neoplasms and degenerative conditions of the spine in patients of all ages. The fellowship includes extensive experience in anterior spinal surgery and…
Norton Brain Tumor Center is at the forefront of central nervous system tumor treatment research. As principal investigators on numerous trials, our specialist physicians have unparalleled experience with many innovative treatments once they are approved for broad use. Patients also may be eligible to take part in these experimental brain tumor treatments. Norton Brain Tumor…
Louisville’s Radiation Therapy Innovator Norton Cancer Institute is the leading provider of radiation therapy for cancer care in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Our radiation therapy specialists are board-certified and fellowship-trained leaders in their field. They’re at the forefront of developing innovative approaches that get patients back to living their lives. If your physician has determined…
For many, a cancer diagnosis can bring about a wide range of emotions, including sadness, fear and worries about the unknown. The Norton Cancer Institute Behavioral Oncology Program is staffed by a team trained and equipped to care for the emotional and mental health needs of patients and their families. Norton Cancer Institute is one of…
Norton Leatherman Spine offers a collaborative team approach to spine care. Particularly in complex cases, orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons work together to provide a detailed diagnosis and treatment plan. This team approach contributes to better outcomes and has helped make Norton Leatherman Spine the premier spine center in the region for more than 25 years.
A herniated disc in the neck occurs when one of the seven cervical discs that provide cushion between each vertebra starts putting pressure on a nerve root, or worse, the spine. The discs are doughnut-shaped, spongy cushions that fit between each vertebra to absorb shock and tie the vertebrae together to ease bending and twisting….
Cervical stenosis, which can lead to the more serious cervical myelopathy, is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. A jellylike substance inside discs provides cushioning and helps hold vertebrae in place. If the substance dries out with age or oozes out of the disc into the spinal canal, it can cause stenosis…
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. Depending on the cause, you may have noticed a dull ache, a sharp or burning sensation in your lower back, weakness in your leg, hip or the bottom of your foot. Your physician can determine the exact cause of persistent,…
Lumbar degenerative disc disease develops as the spongy discs between vertebrae in the lower back get drier and thinner with time, impairing their shock-absorbing function. They also crack and develop tiny tears in the outer wall near nerves. A rupture in the wall allows the gel inside to ooze out and irritate nearby nerves. All…
Spinal cord injury and damage to the nerves and nerve routes that extend to the pelvis typically cause permanent changes in feeling, motion and other functions below the injury. Medical advances are moving in the direction of spinal cord injury repair. For now, treatments and rehabilitation can allow many people with spinal cord injuries to…
Comprehensive Spinal Tumor Care Spinal tumor treatment requires input and expertise from a range of specialties — oncology, orthopedic spine surgery, neurosurgery and others. The specialist surgeons at Norton Leatherman Spine, along with neurosurgeons from Norton Neuroscience Institute, work closely with Norton Cancer Institute physicians to treat spinal tumors. Norton Leatherman Spine is respected around…