Welcome!

There is no longer any reason to go to Knoxville or Chattanooga for a cervical or lumbar fusion!

Dr. David Robins brought minimally invasive spine surgery to Athens, Etowah, Dayton, and Cleveland, TN. 

Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (commonly known as ALIF)substantially reduces recovery time. The difference is a surgical approach through the abdomen instead of the back so as not to damage the muscles in the spine region. 

                         

Vascular surgeon, Dr. Thomas Layman, performs the incision to protect the abdominal muscles and patients and Dr. David Robins performs the spine surgery.

Dr. Robins, Karen Morrow, RN, and Dr. Thomas Layman
                       
Spinal disorders are the greatest cause of disability in the working population and the second most frequent reason for a doctor visit. People who have back pain and do not specifically retrain the deep back muscles are 22 times more likely to have a recurrence of back pain in the following three years.    

The spine contains 120 muscles, so it is important to exercise them and keep them healthy. There are also 220 specialized ligaments and over 100 joints. One can see how this area of the body is prone to injury when not cared for properly. 
                                                 
 Dr. David Robins is this regions premier spinal surgeon, relieving leg pain caused from spine injuries.

If you have back pain, please call us for the first available appointment in Athens, Dayton, or Etowah.

           
                  Helping East Tennessee One Bone at a Time