Craniocervical Junction Disorders

Our experts provide advanced testing and treatments for all types of disorders of the bones that join the head and the neck.

Craniocervical Junction Disorders

Our experts provide advanced testing and treatments for all types of disorders of the bones that join the head and the neck.

Individualized Care for Head and Neck Bone Disorders

Craniocervical junction disorders are abnormalities of the bones at the base of the skull and top of the spine. They can cause headaches, pain and cervical instability. These types of disorders can happen at birth or develop after an injury.

We use advanced imaging and treatment options to diagnose and manage your condition. Our team of spine surgeons collaborates with pain management specialists and physical and occupational therapists to provide a full range of care options. We work together to create a treatment plan that will help reduce your head and neck pain and other issues caused by craniocervical instability.

Advanced Treatment for Craniocervical Junction Disorders

We have been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center by Blue Cross Blue Shield for specialty spine care.

We bring together experts in spine surgery, pain management and physical and occupational therapy to deliver complete care from diagnosis to recovery.

Our renowned spine doctors offer a wide range of nonsurgical and surgical treatment options to relieve your neck pain.

We provide specialty care for craniocervical junction disorders, tailoring your treatment to the exact cause of your condition.

Ram Kiran Alluri, MD

Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialties
Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas C. Chen, MD, PhD

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Professor of Neurological Surgery
Specialties
Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Brain Tumor  View more

Raymond J. Hah, MD

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Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialties
Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Patrick C. Hsieh, MD

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Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery
Specialties
Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

John C. Liu, MD

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Professor of Neurosurgery
Specialties
Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Christopher C. Ornelas, MD

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Chief of Spine Medicine, Director of USC Spine Medicine Serv …
Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine  View more

Michael Safaee, MD

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Assistant Professor Of Clinical Neurological Surgery
Specialties
Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Mark J. Spoonamore, MD

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Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialties
Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Gene Tekmyster, DO

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Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine  View more

Jeffrey C. Wang, MD

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Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery ( …
Specialties
Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

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