In 2024, Dr. Rohan was named an “Active Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons”. To be accepted as a Fellow in AAOS involves a year long process. The “FAAOS" designation differentiates the orthopedic surgeon from other musculoskeletal professionals by experience, commitment to patients, education, and continued professional development. Dr. Rohan is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in spine surgery — the highest level of medical training in the United States.
About Northwest Florida Spine
Northwest Florida Spine includes the expertise of Dr. Michael Rohan, Jr., who is fellowship-trained in spine surgery. The spine center emphasizes non-surgical treatment options, minimally invasive spine surgery and artificial disc surgery that preserves the natural motion of the spine.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
While it requires additional training for the surgeon, the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery to the patient are significant. By reducing the length of the incision, there is less disruption to muscles and ligaments which makes for a faster and less painful recovery. Most of our patients are home the same day.
What's Causing Your Back Pain?
While you may be able to use watchful waiting for simple back or neck pain, other symptoms like numbness or weakness in a leg or arm need to be seen within 48 hours by a spine specialist to prevent these symptoms from becoming permanent. View our Symptom Chart to understand your symptoms.
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BOARD-CERTIFIED, FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED SPINE SURGEON
Dr. Rohan specializes in the treatment of back and neck pain, including degenerative disease, spinal deformity (scoliosis) and spinal trauma. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Texas Back Institute.
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SPECIALIZING IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY
Dr. Rohan is specialized in the the field of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS), in which special surgical instruments through tiny incisions to access the damaged disc in the spine. Entry and repair to the damaged disc or vertebrae is achieved without harming nearby muscles and tissues.
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MOTION PRESERVATION & ARTIFICIAL DISC SPECIALIST
Family practice physicians and chiropractors often refer patients who have exhausted non-surgical treatment options and need to learn their surgical options. This can include new techniques in spine surgery that reduce the length of the incision, or new artificial disc replacement surgery.
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Should you see a spine specialist?
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Loss of bowel/bladder control is an EMERGENCY symptom. You need to see a spine surgeon or go to an Emergency Room within 24 hours, or the symptom could become permanent.
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Numbness, pain or tingling into a leg or arm, especially when it extends below a knee or elbow, could imply a disc problem, and should be seen by a spine specialist within 2 days.
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Difficulty moving an arm or leg could imply a disc problem, and should be seen by a spine specialist within 2 days.
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Any traumatic fall or car accident could have fractured bones in your spine, or herniated a disc. You should see a spine specialist promptly who may perform X-rays to assess you.
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Neck pain with headache/nausea is an EMERGENCY symptom. See a doctor in 24 hours.
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850-481-8752
Did the pain come on after lifting, or after aggressive exercise or sports activity?
Lifting or sports activities can strain muscles, ligaments & tendons, causing painful spasms. Extreme pain can require a spine specialist. Home remedies include anti-inflammatories like Advil/Nuprin, rest, ice and some simple stretching exercises. However, if symptoms don’t improve over 3 days, you need to be assessed by a spine specialist.
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Is the pain mostly in your low back, AND accompanied by a FEVER, or making you sick?
Pain in the low back, along with a fever, could be a kidney infection. You should see a spine specialist immediately.
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850-481-8752
Back or neck pain that doesn’t radiate pain or numbness into a leg or arm can be caused by a variety of problems, including a strain of the muscles or ligaments in the back or neck.
Home remedies include anti-inflammatories like aspirin, Advil or Nuprin, rest, ice and some simple back/neck exercises. Don’t do any exercise that causes an increase in pain.
If pain persists you may need to see a spine specialist. Call our office at 850-481-8752 to request an appointment.
Remember: Those who self diagnose themselves and self treat themselves do so at their own risk. Back and neck pain can arise from a variety of causes and may require a spine specialist to perform diagnostic tests to identify your problem and the best treatment. A spine specialized therapist can also create a home exercise program customized for you.
