Patient Info

Spine Academy

The Spine Academy Program offered at St. Vincent Health System in conjunction with the surgeons of Arkansas Specialty Orthopaedics offers a thorough program for patients undergoing various types of spinal surgery. The surgeries that the Spine Academy focuses on are:

• Anterior Cervical Disc Excision and Fusion
• Lumbar Laminectomy
• Anterior/Posterior Lumbar Fusion.

The program is designed to place patients in group situations for education. By involving our patients in this process from the beginning, it makes spinal surgery a more positive and informative experience. Spine Academy offers special features including, but not limited to:

•  Detailed pre-op education class
• Patient guide
• Family involvement during hospital stay
• Specialized nurses and therapists
• Individual therapy and care
• Reunion lunch 6 months post-op

Being prepared and educated with a preplanned discharge are necessary for better results with spinal surgery.

During class you will be given a handbook as a tool for communication and education. It is specifically designed to ensure that you and your coach will know what to expect throughout this event.