# specialty-page - Link: https://carolinaona.com/specialty-page/ - Published: 2026-05-02T10:29:30-04:00 - Author: jonfrye_admin SPARTANBURG • DUNCAN • GREENVILLE, SC # Orthopedic Spine Surgery in Upstate South Carolina Board-certified spine surgeons and neurosurgeons offering rapid appointments and minimally invasive care. Surgery is the last resort — recovery is the goal. Schedule Now Meet Our Spine Specialists ![Board Certified Specialists 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/ 05/Board-Certified-Specialists-1.png "specialty-page") #### Board-Certified Specialists ![Rapid Appointments 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Rapid- Appointments-1.png "specialty-page") #### Rapid Appointments ![Minimally Invasive Options 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/ 05/Minimally-Invasive-Options-1.png "specialty-page") #### Minimally Invasive Options ![247 Expert Access 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/247-Expert- Access-1.png "specialty-page") #### 24/7 Expert Access ##### OVERVIEW ## What Is Orthopedic Spine Surgery? Orthopedic spine surgery treats injuries, degeneration and structural problems of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Our fellowship-trained surgeons combine advanced imaging, minimally invasive techniques and motion-preserving implants to relieve pain and restore function. Most spine pain doesn’t need surgery. We start with the conservative options that work — physical therapy, targeted injections and activity changes — and only recommend an operation when it’s clearly the right answer for you. ##### CONDITIONS ## Conditions We Treat Your pain has a name. We know how to fix it. ![Herniated Disc 2](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Herniated- Disc-2.png "specialty-page") #### Herniated Disc When a disc’s soft center pushes through and pinches a nerve. ![Spinal Stenosis 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spinal-Stenosis- 1.png "specialty-page") #### Spinal Stenosis Narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on nerves. ![Sciatica 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sciatica-1.png " specialty-page") #### Sciatica Sharp, radiating leg pain caused buy an irritated sciatic nerve ![Degenerative Disc Disease 2](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ Degenerative-Disc-Disease-2.png "specialty-page") #### Degenerative Disc Disease Age-related wear of the discs that cushion your vertebrae ![Scoliosis 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Scoliosis-1.png" specialty-page") #### Scoliosis Sideways curvature of the spine that can progress over time. ![Radiculopathy 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Radiculopathy- 1.png "specialty-page") #### Radiculopathy Nerve root compression causing pain, numbness or weakness ![Cervical Radiculopathy 1 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ Cervical-Radiculopathy-1-1.png "specialty-page") #### Cervical Radiculopathy Pinched nerve in the neck causing arm or shoulder symptoms ![Facet Joint Syndrome 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Facet- Joint-Syndrome-1.png "specialty-page") #### Facet Joint Syndrome Inflammation of the small joints connecting vertebrae. ![Spondylosis 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spondylosis- 1.png "specialty-page") #### Spondylosis Arthritis of the spine that develops gradually with age ![Herniated Disc](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Herniated-Disc. png "specialty-page") #### Compression Fractures Vertebrae that collapse, often from osteoporosis or trauma. ##### TREATMENT PATH ## Surgery Is the Last Resort. Recovery Is the Goal. Our board-certified physicians use a holistic approach —  exhausting every non-surgical option before recommending surgery. ##### STEP ONE #### Non-Surgical First-Conservative⏎ Treatments * Physical Therapy * Medications * Spinal Injections * Bracing & Support * Activity Modification ##### WHEN RIGHT FOR YOU #### Surgical Options * Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion * Discectomy * Cervical Disc Replacement * Lumbar Disc Replacement * Laminectomy * Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty * Revision Spine Surgery ##### THE PROCESS ## What to Expect ![calendar](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/calendar.png "specialty- page") ## STEP 1 ## **Schedule** Book online or call. Same-day appointments often available ![to do list](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/to-do-list.png " specialty-page") ## STEP 2 ## **Evaluate** Imaging, exam, and a conversation about your goals. ![compass](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/compass.png "specialty- page") ## STEP 3 ## **Plan** Non-surgical options first. Surgery only when it’s the right answer. ![heartbeat](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/heartbeat.png "specialty- page") ## STEP 4 ## **Recover** Coordinated rehab and follow-up to get you back to life ##### OUR SPECIALISTS ## Meet the Team That Gets You Moving Again Our spine and neurosurgery specialists take the time to find the right answer for you-starting with every option that isn’t surgery first. ![Lim Headshot scaled e1691525246806](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/08/Lim-Headshot-scaled-e1691525246806.jpg "Lim Headshot") ##### ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE SUROCON ## Chi Lim, MD Fellowship-Trained Spine Specialat Board-Certified Minimally invasive Spine Cervical Disc Replacement Spinal Disorders & Conditions Spartantung Duntan Greenville [SCHEDULE WITH DR. LIM](https://www.swellbox.com/carolina-ortho-wizard.html) ![Dr Chittum](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dr-Chittum.jpg " Dr-Chittum") ##### HEUROSUNGBON ## Christopher Chittum, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Fellowship-Trained Complex Spine Neurosurgery Nerve Dесompression Spartantourg Greenville [SCHEDULE WITH DR. CHITTUM](https://www.swellbox.com/carolina-ortho-wizard.html) ![adkins img](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/adkins-img.jpg " adkins-img") ##### SPINE & NEUROSURGERY ## Jeremy Adkins, MD Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Spine Minimally invasive Spine Lumbar Surgery Sports Spine Injuries Duncan Greenville [SCHEDULE WITH DR. 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