At South Texas Spinal Clinic, we believe knowledge is a powerful part of healing. Our Patient Education Center is designed to give you access to reliable information about conditions, treatments, and recovery options—so you can make informed decisions about your care with confidence.
Whether you’re preparing for a procedure, recovering from an injury, or exploring ways to stay active and healthy, our resources provide clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery strategies—helping you make confident, informed decisions about your care.
Our patient education videos are designed to help you better understand your condition, treatment options, and recovery process. These short, easy-to-follow videos cover a wide range of topics to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in your care.
Stay up to date with the latest news, insights, and tips on bone, joint, and spine health from our team of experts.
Today, we come together to honor the remarkable contributions of Dr. Dianne Lou, a distinguished leader and innovator at South Texas Spinal Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. Her dedication to research, education, and mentorship has left an… Read More
Synonymous with the spine.
A substance, like certain plastics, that the human body can break down and absorb.
A characteristic of some materials that, when inserted into the body, does not produce a significant rejection or immune response.
The breakdown of organic materials into simple chemicals commonly found in the body.
Hard tissue providing structural support, primarily composed of hydroxyapatite crystals and collagen.
Substances extracted from bone, such as bone morphogenic proteins (BMP).
Bone harvested from one location and placed in another individual (allograft bone) or in a different location within the same individual (autogenous bone).
Tissue within the internal cavities of bones, responsible for producing red blood cells.
A thin metal device affixed to bone with screws to immobilize bone fragments.
A threaded metal device inserted into bone to immobilize fragments or affix other medical devices.
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