Chad M. Patton, MD MS

05/19/2025

https://www.drchadpatton.com/blog/2025/5/20/5-myths-about-spine-surgerydebunked

Myth #1: “Spine surgery is always risky and should be a last resort.” Reality : While all surgery carries risk, modern spine procedures—especially minimally invasive ones—are safer than ever. For the right patient, surgery can restore function and dramatically reduce pain with high success r...

05/18/2025

https://www.drchadpatton.com/blog/2020/3/28/dont-take-my-word-for-it

More powerful than any marketing tool is sharing the stories from happy patients. I am thankful that so many of our patients have taken the time to share their experiences on Healthgrades . I am very proud to have over 100 5-star reviews!

05/18/2025

https://www.drchadpatton.com/blog/2024/4/30/what-is-a-synovial-facet-cyst

Introduction: Lumbar synovial facet cysts, fluid-filled sacs in the spine's facet joints, can lead to significant discomfort and mobility issues. Facet cysts are similar to a “ganglion” cyst on the back of the wrist or a “Baker’s” cyst in the back of the knee. In the spine, these fluid fil...

05/18/2025

https://www.drchadpatton.com/blog/2025/5/18/understanding-osteoporotic-vertebral-compression-fractures-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options

As we age, our bones naturally lose strength and density. For many adults—especially women over 60—this process can lead to osteoporosis , a condition where bones become fragile and more prone to fractures. One of the most common and painful consequences of osteoporosis is a vertebral compressio...

12/07/2023

https://www.drchadpatton.com/blog/2023/12/7/robotic-spine-surgery

Robotic spine surgery is a tool that allows us to perform minimally invasive spinal fusions. Spinal fusion involves the insertion of screws into the vertebral bone that makes up the spine. With robotic assisted surgery, we can precisely plan the position and size of the screws ahead of time. The rob

04/24/2023

https://www.drchadpatton.com/blog/2023/4/15/surgery-for-adult-scoliosis-improves-quality-of-life

Scoliosis is a medical condition that affects the curvature of the spine. While scoliosis is commonly thought of as a condition that affects children and teenagers, it can also occur in adults. Adult scoliosis can be caused by a variety of factors, including degenerative changes in the spine, osteop

04/18/2023

https://www.drchadpatton.com/blog/2023/4/15/should-i-consider-spine-surgery

For many patients suffering from spine problems, surgery may be necessary to alleviate their pain and improve their quality of life. While the thought of undergoing spine surgery may be daunting, advances in medical technology and surgical techniques have made the procedure safer and more effective

02/12/2021

Many fractures of the spine can be treated without surgery in a brace. But not this one. This is an unstable fracture of the L1 vertebral body with compression of the spinal nerves. Surgical treatment requires near complete removal of the vertebral body and reconstruction with an expandable titanium spacer followed by titanium screws and rods for additional support.

07/17/2020

https://www.drchadpatton.com/blog/2020/7/17/our-recent-publication-faster-recovery-for-spinal-fusion

Our research team recently published this article in the Journal of Orthopaedics. Using real-time 3D computer navigation, we are able to precisely place screws necessary for spinal fusion using a less-invasive technique. This allows for shorter time under anesthesia, less blood loss, and a shorter