Back and neck pain caused by a congenital condition, arthritis or injury can cause daily life to be a struggle. At Riverview Health, we strive to provide you and your family with the best care possible for your back or neck pain, regardless of the cause.

Our team offers a wide range of treatment options including a robust physical therapy program, pain-relieving injections and minimally invasive surgery. The fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons at Riverview Health expertly diagnose and treat back and neck problems so you can quickly get back on your feet.

Services for the neck, upper and lower back include:

  • Cervical and Lumbar Decompression
  • Disc replacement
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Neck & back surgery
  • Revision decompression
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Spinal fusions and fusion revisions

Riverview Health is also a leader in the field of robotic surgery using ExcelsiusGPS and is proud to be the first hospital in Indiana to offer this technology.

ExcelsiusGPS is a robotic spinal navigation system designed to increase safety and accuracy within the operating room. The robot allows surgeons to make smaller incisions, resulting in less muscle trauma and blood loss for the patient, as well as a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery and less pain.

ExcelsiusGPS provides improved visualization of patient anatomy throughout the procedure to help optimize patient treatment. It also streamlines surgical workflow and reduces overall radiation exposure to surgeons and staff.


Conditions We Treat


Providers in this service

  • Paul E. Kraemer, MD

    Paul E. Kraemer, MD

  • Praveen C. Perni, MD

    Praveen C. Perni, MD