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Comprehensive evaluation and management of the spine — from degenerative wear and structural deformity to acute trauma — led by our fellowship-trained spine surgeon.
Scoliosis, degenerative, and traumatic conditions
Degenerative Spine Disease
Herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis.
- — Herniated (slipped) discs pressing on nearby nerves, causing back or leg pain, numbness, or weakness
- — Spinal stenosis — narrowing of the spinal canal that can cause leg pain or numbness when walking
- — Spondylolisthesis — one vertebra slipping forward over another, causing instability and pain
Spinal Deformity — Scoliosis & Kyphosis
Evaluation and management of structural spinal curvature, adolescent and adult.
- — Evaluation of adolescent and adult scoliosis (sideways spinal curvature)
- — Kyphosis (excessive forward curvature) assessment and management
- — Coordination with Movement Lab's Schroth-method scoliosis exercise program for non-surgical cases
Oncologic Spine Surgery
Primary and metastatic spinal tumor management.
- — Management of primary spinal tumors and metastatic disease affecting the spine
- — A subspecialty few facilities outside major hospitals offer
Traumatic Spine Injury
Spine fracture management, from conservative bracing to surgical stabilization.
- — Spine fracture management, from conservative bracing to surgical stabilization
- — Urgent evaluation for suspected traumatic spine injury
Injections & Nerve Blocks
Epidural steroid injections and nerve block procedures for pain management.
- — Epidural steroid injections to reduce nerve inflammation and pain
- — Diagnostic and therapeutic nerve blocks
Find this service near you
AO Center
Unit A3, Constellation Business Plaza, Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu 6014
| Physician | Hours |
|---|---|
| Dr. Pierre Mella | Mon–Sat, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Dr. Claire Marie D. Mella | MWF 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | TTH 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
UC Med
Suite 4, University of Cebu Medical Center, Ouano Avenue, Brgy. Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu
| Physician | Hours |
|---|---|
| Dr. Pierre Mella | Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Dr. Claire Marie D. Mella | Tue, Thu, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Chong Hua Mandaue
Room 601, Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue Medical Arts Building, Mantawi International Drive, Brgy. Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu
| Physician | Hours |
|---|---|
| Dr. Pierre Mella | By appointment |
| Dr. Claire Marie D. Mella | Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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