Spine
Comprehensive spine care including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures and scoliosis expertise. Dr. Lane Spero — a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and one of Connecticut Magazine’s Best Doctors — is among the few orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut performing total lumbar disc replacement.
Our specialty-trained doctors evaluate, diagnose, and treat the full range of spine conditions and injuries — always starting with the most conservative effective option, and offering advanced surgical care when it's needed.
Care is available at both our Torrington and Bristol offices, with on-site X-ray, physical and occupational therapy, and many procedures performed at the Litchfield Hills Surgery Center.
Common conditions we treat
- Herniated discs — cervical or lumbar discs pressing on nerves, causing arm or leg symptoms
- Spinal stenosis — narrowing of the spinal canal that crowds the nerves
- Spondylolisthesis — one vertebra slipping forward over another, causing instability and pain
- Scoliosis and spinal deformity — abnormal curvature of the spine in adolescents and adults
- Degenerative spine conditions — arthritis and disc wear that develop with age
How we treat them
Treatment always starts with the most conservative effective option. Depending on your condition, your plan may include:
- Structured physical therapy and conditioning
- Injection-based pain management
- Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted spine surgery using advanced navigation technology
- Total lumbar disc replacement — a motion-preserving alternative to fusion that Dr. Spero is among the few surgeons in Connecticut to perform
When to see a doctor
A spine specialist should evaluate any back or neck problem that involves the arms or legs, affects your walking or balance, or persists despite weeks of conservative care. Bringing prior imaging (X-ray or MRI) to your first visit helps us move faster.