Our Specialties Include

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Traumatic and Degenerative Spine Surgery
• Arthritis of the Spine & Scoliosis
• Oncologic Conditions
• Disc Replacements
• Non-operative Spine Care
• Interventional Pain Medicine
• Spinal Cord Simulators
• Functional Discography
• Physical Therapy
• Bone Density/Osteoporosis

Dr. Kornelis Poelstra
Orthopaedic and Neurological
Spine Surgeon

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Useful Links: Spine Information Links

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The latest source for Legislation, educational, health care policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopaedics and medicine.

North American Spine Society (NASS)
NASS is a multidisciplinary medical organization that advances quality spine care through education, research and advocacy.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Spine Society (SMISS)
The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organization devoted to improving the health of patients with spinal disorders by advancing the highest quality minimally invasive spinal care for our patients.

International Spine Society
AOSpine International was established in June 2003 and operates under its own template of governance through the AOSpine International Board. AOSpine International functions via a matrix structure: Global Commissions, Regional Boards and Country Councils.

MEDLINEplus Health Information
MEDLINEplus, a gold mine of up-to-date, quality health care information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. MEDLINEplus is for anyone with a medical question