Spine Center

The back orthopaedic unit of Kuopio University Hospital operates at Puijo Hospital. It is in charge of the examination and treatment of

• thoracic and lumbar spinal stenosis
• disc herniation
• spinal tumours
• accidents

Modern radiological and neurophysiological imaging methods are used in the examinations.

The unit performs approximately 500 back orthopaedic procedures every year. A referral from a physician is required for an appointment at the Spine Center. In demanding patient cases, the unit co-operates closely with physiatry, neurosurgery, radiology and the Pain Clinic.