Brain and Spine Surgery Clinic Education and Resources

Physician associates play a vital role in delivering high quality care to the community. They are trained to diagnose and treat illnesses, manage prescription medications, perform a variety of medical procedures and assist in surgeries. ...

Approximately one million Americans are living with a brain tumor. Many brain tumors are benign, but symptoms and treatment options can vary based on the type of tumor.  Dr. Brandon Evans and Dr. Daniel Shepherd discuss the comprehensive care available at Washington Regional....

Dr. Larry Armstrong, Washington Regional’s chief of neurosurgery and spine program director, shares more about services we provide for diseases and disorders of the brain, nervous system and spine....

The Washington Regional Spine Program offers a variety of surgical treatment options, including minimally invasive procedures. “Minimally invasive spine surgery is an alternative approach to the spine to achieve decompression of a nerve or nerves,” says Dr. Brent Peterson, a neurosurgeon at Washington Regional Brain and Spine Surgery Clinic....

Candace Harper, PA, walks through each step of a typical appointment at the Washington Regional Brain and Spine Surgery Clinic....

Back and neck pain are two of the most common medical problems, and most people will likely be affected by back or neck pain at some point in their lives. It’s time to see a health care provider if you answer yes to any of these questions:...

If conservative treatment options have not provided you with relief, your spine specialist may recommend surgery....

The Spine Program provides a wide variety of surgical treatments for conditions affecting the spine. Our board-certified neurosurgeons are trained to perform both minimally invasive and complex procedures using the latest techniques and technology. Surgeries offered by the Washington Regional Spine Program include...

Deciding to undergo spine surgery is a big decision. The team at Washington Regional Spine Program is here to guide you every step of the way....

Washington Regional Medical Center is one of only two hospitals in Arkansas to be certified in Spine Surgery by The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest quality accreditation and certification body in health care. Dr. Larry Armstrong explains what this prestigious designation means for your care....

If your back hurts, you’re not alone. Nearly a third of all American adults experience low back pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Concussions in professional athletes have received a lot of media attention in recent years. But concussion – a brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head or violent shaking of the head, neck or torso – can happen to anyone, anywhere.