Back

World-Renowned Leaders in Back Care

Our back doctors at Carrell Clinic are orthopaedic surgeons who are specialty-trained to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine. These doctors evaluate disorders involving the vertebrae, discs, nerves, joints, and supporting soft tissues that contribute to back pain and mobility. They offer a full range of nonsurgical care options as well as advanced minimally invasive and reconstructive back procedures when surgery is needed.

At Carrell Clinic, all of our world-renowned leaders are fellowship-trained experts within their field of subspecialty as well as fully trained general orthopaedic specialists. This includes our back doctors, Dr. Andrew Dossett, Dr. Andrew Clavenna, Dr. William Hotchkiss, and Dr. William Robinson. Their advanced training and certifications attest to their skill and to the profound dedication they have toward providing exceptional treatment and surgical care for patients with back conditions.

Do You Need Specialized Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Care for the Back?

Back pain is one of the most common orthopaedic concerns and can greatly limit work, mobility, and overall quality of life. You may benefit from seeing a back specialist if you are experiencing any of the following:

• Persistent or worsening back pain
• Pain that radiates into the hips, legs, or buttocks
• Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs
• Difficulty standing or walking for long periods
• Pain triggered by bending, lifting, or twisting
• Stiffness or reduced spinal mobility
• Back pain that disrupts sleep or activity

These symptoms may be related to disc problems, nerve compression, muscle strain, arthritis, or another underlying spinal condition. Our specialty-trained back doctors can provide a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plan. Conditions our back doctors see include:

• Chronic low-back pain
• Degenerative disc disease
• Disc collapse or instability
• Facet joint arthritis
• Herniated lumbar or thoracic discs
• Lumbar spinal stenosis
• Muscle strain–related pain
• Sciatica and nerve compression
• Spinal fractures
• Spondylolisthesis 

Experience a Legacy of Excellence and Exceptional Back Care.

Serving the back care needs of Dallas, Frisco, and the surrounding areas, our back doctors are world-renowned leaders dedicated to providing patients with the specialized care they need to return to an active, healthy life.

Our doctors understand that while back surgery may be the best option for one patient, another may benefit more from nonsurgical solutions such as physical therapy, lumbar injections, activity modification, bracing, or medication. Our specialists are committed to listening to each patient, understanding their symptoms and goals, and developing a personalized treatment plan that reflects their unique needs.

If back surgery is recommended, you can trust that our surgeons remain at the forefront of the latest advancements in spinal technology, procedures, and minimally invasive techniques, including:

• Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF/DLIF)
• Lumbar laminectomy
• Lumbar spinal fusion
• Microdiscectomy
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF)
• Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)