Spine Center

The MUSC Health Spine Center provides comprehensive spine care for patients across South Carolina through a multidisciplinary team of specialists dedicated to treating spinal conditions at every level of complexity.

The MUSC Health Spine Center offers a full continuum of care that includes both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Our non-surgical care is delivered through expert teams in Anesthesia Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, with these services offering advanced pain management techniques and interventional procedures to improve symptoms and support recovery.

As a leader in advanced spine surgery, our experts offer a full range of surgical options for minor to complex spinal conditions. Our neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons specialize in both minimally invasive and complex spinal procedures, utilizing the latest evidence-based techniques and advanced technology. Surgical care ranges from outpatient, minimally invasive interventions to complex spinal fusion and deformity corrections.

Our goal is to improve function, preserve mobility, and help patients achieve the highest possible quality of life.

MUSC Health High Performing in Spinal Fusion

MUSC Health has been recognized as High Performing in Spinal Fusion in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. This recognition reflects our expertise in advanced spine surgery and our commitment to improving patient mobility and quality of life.

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Spine Center's New Technology

MUSC Health is the first in South Carolina to offer this new technology for minimally invasive neurosurgery for spine and brain.

Multidisciplinary Expert Spine Care Team

Dr. Stephen Kalhorn discusses the multidisciplinary team of spine experts who ensure the best possible outcomes for your spine needs.

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Conditions & Treatments

We offer a comprehensive range of treatment options for patients with spine-related conditions. From non-surgical care, including targeted injections and conservative therapies, to advanced surgical interventions utilizing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques, our team works collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to each patient’s needs.

Conditions We Treat

Ankylosing Spondylitis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervicalgia (Neck Pain)
Craniocervical Instability
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Facet Joint Pain
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Fractures
Herniated Disc
Infections (Osteomyelitis and Discitis)
Lumbago (Lower Back Pain)
Myelopathy
Nerve Compression
Radiculopathy
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Sciatica
Spina Bifida
Spinal Deformities
Spinal Instability
Spinal Bone Spurs
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Stenosis
Tethered Cord
Traumatic Spinal Injury
Tumors

Non-Surgical Spine Treatments

Our Pain Medicine and PM&R teams offer a variety of non-surgical treatments to deliver back pain relief. Our pain specialists are board-certified and fellowship trained who have extensive training in pain management. Examples of some treatments this Spine Center team provides include injections and nerve block, regenerative medicine, spinal cord stimulators and joint and tendon injections.

Surgical Spine Treatments

Our Spine Center's surgical team represents top experts within the orthopedic and neurosurgery fields. Many of our surgical treatments are minimally invasive to support optimal outcomes — including less post-operative pain, smaller incisions, and a lower risk of infection. Robotic-assisted surgery is also available, allowing for enhanced precision and shorter recovery times. Examples of treatments our spine surgeons provide include, but are not limited to:

Artificial Disc Replacement
Coccygectomy
Corpectomy
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Osteotomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fracture Repair
Scoliosis and Kyphosis Surgery
Sacroiliac Joint Surgery
Spinal Cord Stimulator
Spinal Nerve and Cord Decompression
Tethered Cord Release
Pain Pumps

Patient Stories

Getting Back to Normal

Alex Rama discusses the care she received from Dr. Stephen P. Kalhorn and the MUSC Health care team after a diving accident.

Innovative Minimally Invasive Back Surgery

First responder Jason Schroyer talks about Scheuermann’s kyphosis disease and his treatment journey.

Meet The Team

Our nationally recognized spine specialists deliver advanced treatment for back and neck pain, complex spinal disorders, and injuries - combining leading-edge expertise with compassionate, comprehensive care. Spine conditions often require input from multiple disciplines. Each and our team includes medical and surgical specialists who work together to develop coordinated, individualized treatment plans tailored to our patients needs.

Neurosurgeons	Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons
Pain Management Specialists	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialists (PM&R)
Neurologists	Neurointerventional Radiologists
Physical Therapists	Occupational Therapists
Behavioral Health Specialists	Athletic Trainers

Statewide Access to Spine Care

Our surgeons partner with dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to ensure timely, convenient access to care across South Carolina. APPs evaluate your condition, order and interpret diagnostic tests, provide treatment, and connect you with the right spine specialist - whether surgical or non-surgical - ensuring seamless continuity throughout your treatment journey.