Flatback Syndrome

Flatback Syndrome, also known as Failed Back or Straight Back, is a condition of the spine in which there is a loss of normal curvature. The malalignment of the spine can lead to symptoms of pain and fatigue and affect upright posture.

Symptoms

• Low back pain
• Low back fatigue
• Occasional leg/buttock pain
• Difficulty with standing upright
• Poor core and back stability

Tests may include

• X-rays
• CT Scan

Treatment

Unfortunately, the problem is a structural issue with the spine and there are no non-surgical means of correcting Flatback Syndrome. Contact DOCS Health to schedule an appointment with one of our spine specialists.

Doctors who treat this condition

Albert Wong, MD Complex spine deformity, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive surgery and robotics

Khawar Siddique, MD, MBA Spine + disc replacement specialist

Brian Perri, DO Spine + disc replacement specialist

Edward Nomoto, MD Spine + disc replacement specialist

Wesley King, MD* Spine specialist

Patrick Hill, MD Minimally invasive spine and disc replacement specialist

Martin Cooper, MD* Spine specialist

Neel Anand, MD* Spine + disc replacement specialist

Unless otherwise indicated, the physician is a member of DOCS Health Medical Group and has medical staff privileges at DOCS Surgery Center, DOCS Surgical Hospital, or both. Physicians denoted with an asterisk (*) are independent physicians who are not part of DOCS Health Medical Group, but do have medical staff privileges at DOCS Surgery Center, DOCS Surgical Hospital, or both.