Advancing relief for one of life’s most common ailments
An estimated 39 percent of Americans live with back pain, but finding lasting relief doesn’t need to be part of the challenge. At Providence St. Jude Medical Center, we’re dedicated to easing the burden of spine conditions through advanced surgical technologies and expert care from
our renowned, compassionate surgeons. With the introduction of more precise and minimally invasive treatment options, patients benefit from leading-edge innovations like Globus Medical’s ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system — available in Southern California only at Providence St. Jude.
Precision spine surgery with compassionate expertise
This technology enables surgeons to perform precise interventions using smaller incisions, which means less disruption to the surrounding tissues and organs. By minimizing incision size and focusing on targeted treatment areas, the ExcelsiusGPS helps decrease the physical stress and damage typically associated with traditional surgery. This leads to reduced postoperative pain, lowered risk of complications and, ultimately, a quicker and more comfortable recovery process for patients. Dr. Erick Westbroek and Dr. Bowen Jiang, neurosurgeons at Providence St. Jude, leverage ExcelsiusGPS to enhance spine surgery. Dr. Westbroek states, “With this platform, we’re able to tailor each surgical approach to the individual needs of our patients, significantly improving recovery time and overall outcomes.”
Dr. Jiang adds, “Our goal is always to offer the best possible care, and this system empowers us to do just that with greater accuracy and less invasiveness.”
Personalized solutions for long-term healing
While ExcelsiusGPS offers transformative benefits, factors such as complex spinal anatomy, certain medical conditions or the nature of the spinal issue may call for a different approach. That’s why our expert surgical team is equipped with a full spectrum of techniques and technologies — to ensure the safest, most patient-centric care, no matter how complex the condition. Back pain can stem from a variety of sources, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease. It often leads to discomfort and can make even simple tasks difficult to complete. With ExcelsiusGPS, along with highly skilled surgeons and compassionate caregivers, though, Providence St. Jude patients now have access to more precise, less invasive treatment options that bring meaningful relief from back pain and support a faster, more comfortable recovery.
For more information please call 714-992-3000 or visit Providence.org/stjude.
