Our mission is to provide life-changing care to those who may otherwise be constrained to living with chronic pain.
Spine Care International takes a multifaceted approach to care that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of each community we serve. Depending on the mission, we may:
Perform surgeries free of charge for those who cannot otherwise afford it
Help hospitals secure an affordable supply of medical devices and supplies.
Provide international neurosurgeons with medical equipment that is commonplace in the US
Provide international neurosurgeons the opportunity to receive advanced training
Spine Care International has been honored to serve underprivileged communities all over the world.
Our recent medical missions are highlighted below. Click on the (+) to learn more.
United States:
Spine Care International coordinates with Doctors Care to provide free or affordable spinal care to uninsured or low-income individuals in Colorado. Through Doctors Care screening process, Dr. Choi will see 1-3 selected patients per month, administrating free spinal care and surgery.
We are also working to extend our services to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming and other reservations in need.
Mongolia:
In 2014 a team of Spine Care International (SCI) members traveled to Mongolia to assess the population’s need for spinal disorder treatments.
Cambodia:
For our Cambodia Mission in February 2014, we took two of Spine Care International’s surgical teams on a medical service trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Working closely with Jeremiah’s Hope Christian Medical Center, the team screened twenty patients and identified ten surgical candidates. These patients received diagnostic testing and surgery-free of charge, thanks to the fundraising efforts in October 2013. During the one week service, Spine Care International preformed 10 complex spinal surgeries.
Haiti:
It is our mission to continue searching for those in less fortunate areas that don’t have access to spinal procedures. We believe it is our duty to provide education to healthcare professionals so they can care for spinal patients after their surgeries. We strive to provide the best possible care for those people who need it most. Our future plans for Haiti are being carefully planned out and we will give an update on our progress as we move forward. We thank you for your continued support with our medical missions.
Belize:
Our team has taken multiple trips to Belize, starting in 2018. During our last trip, we were fortunate to see 70 patients in clinic during our visit. We have identified patients who need spine surgery and we will be taking care of those patients during our next trip.
Spine Conditions SCI Currently Offers Treatment For:
- Herniated Discs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Spondylolisthesis
Spine Conditions SCI Currently Offers Treatment For:
- Anterior Cervical Discectomies
- Anterior Cervical Fusions
- Lumbar microdecompressions
- Lumbar open decompressions
- Lumbar fusion, level 1
For animated procedures, click here.