ROBOTIC SURGERY ULTRA-MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY DISC REPLACEMENT SPINAL FUSION SPINAL DECOMPRESSION REVISION SURGERY PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMPLANTS SPECIALIZES IN Addison Wood, D.O.
Dr. Addison Wood is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the comprehensive evaluation and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He treats patients experiencing neck pain, back pain, radiculopathy, spinal instability, degenerative conditions, traumatic injuries, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, cervical myelopathy, spinal fractures, scoliosis, adult spinal deformity, spinal tumors, revision spine surgery, and other complex spinal disorders. Dr. Wood’s practice encompasses the full spectrum of operative spine care, with specialized expertise in robotic-assisted spine surgery, ultra-minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, motion-preserving procedures, cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty, spinal decompression procedures including microdiscectomy, laminectomy, laminotomy, and foraminotomy, cervical and lumbar spinal fusion, and the use of fully customized, patient-specific implants. Combining advanced surgical techniques with a patient- centered philosophy, Dr. Wood believes successful outcomes begin with an accurate diagnosis, thoughtful treatment planning, and ensuring patients fully understand every step of their care. His surgical approach emphasizes
motion preservation whenever appropriate while utilizing advanced navigation systems, robotic technology, and customized implants to enhance surgical precision, minimize tissue disruption, and optimize patient outcomes. He works collaboratively with referring physicians, therapists, and other specialists to develop individualized treatment plans designed to restore function, relieve pain, improve mobility, and help patients return to the activities they enjoy. Dr. Wood earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from the University of North Texas before completing a Master of Medical Science, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Structural Anatomy and Kinematics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. His doctoral research provided an in-depth understanding of biomechanics and spinal anatomy, forming the foundation for his evidence-based approach to spine surgery. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, a program recognized for its extensive operative experience and high surgical volume.
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