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MD Spine Care is a premier spine surgery clinic in San Antonio, led by Dr. Frank Kuwamura, a fellowship-trained and ABOS board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with over 25 years of experience. Our clinic specializes in advanced, minimally invasive spine surgery (ACDF, XLIF®), motion-preserving cervical disc replacement, and regenerative therapies. He performs major procedures at the renowned South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety. Our goal is to relieve your pain, minimize scarring, and help you return to the activities you love. Contact our patient care coordinator to schedule your comprehensive evaluation.
A leader and instructor in emerging technology and spine surgery, Dr. Kuwamura treats multiple conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas of the spine, including: fractures, spinal stenosis, arthritis, tumors, spinal deformities, sciatica, spinal infections, and much more. Dr. Kuwamura is fellowship trained in spine treatments from the Florida Neck and Back Institute and has been in practice for over 19 years and maintains his board certification through ongoing education and training.
Beginning his career as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kuwamura is a graduate of the Boston University School of Medicine and received a Master’s Degree in Microbiology. During his distinguished career, he also served at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kuwamura is a pioneer and product designer for leading medical technology and is on-site at MD Spine Care to provide one-on-one consultations and patient-centered care. He is Board Certified with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Bexar County Medical Society.
New innovative treatment option for patients suffering from radical pain due to cervical disc degeneration.
Both cervical fusion and Mobi-C Cervical Disc replace the damaged disc(s) and try to match the healthy disc height, removing pressure on the nerves. Fusion surgery typically requires an anterior metal plate to keep the interbody spacer in place and to stop movement at the surgical level(s).
In contrast, Mobi-C fits entirely within the disc space and is designed to maintain neck movement, which may help reduce adjacent levels from degenerating.
An Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) procedure is a type of cervical spine surgery from the front (anterior) of the neck (cervical) that often successfully addresses spinal symptoms. ACDF surgery is a very common procedure relative to overall spine surgeries and has a long and studied record of positive outcomes.
An ACDF surgery consists of removing the damaged disc and then growing bone between the vertebrae above and below. ACDF procedures may be performed with the use of an implant, such as a plate, to provide support until fusion occurs.
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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