Advanced Spine Surgery & Non-Surgical Care
Call to book an appointment with Dr. Thompson for comprehensive spine treatment, from conservative management to advanced surgical solutions.
Same-Day & Next-Day Appointments Available
Fellowship:
Spine Fellow, OrthoCarolina – Department of Orthopedic Spine Surgery, 2019-2020
Board of Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Background
Dr. Kirk M. Thompson is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with clinical experience in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders. He has clinical interests in minimally-invasive techniques, motion-preserving (non-fusion) surgery, adult deformity, and revision surgery.
Dr. Thompson is engaged in teaching and actively involved in research on spinal disorders, patient outcomes, and complication avoidance. He has authored numerous publications and presented research at national symposiums. He believes that a commitment to research and life-long learning leads to improved patient care and outcomes.
Dr. Thompson uses shared decision-making to create patient-specific treatment plans to achieve the best result for each individual patient. Many patients with spinal disorders do not need surgery and a combination of injections, medications, and lifestyle modifications can often be used to effectively manage these conditions. If spinal surgery is needed, Dr. Thompson uses a personalized approach to create a surgical plan tailored to the needs and preferences of each individual patient. You can call to make an appointment to explore both non-surgical and surgical treatment options with Dr. Thompson.
Professional Societies and Academic Interests:
- University of Tennessee – Instructor
- Global Spine Journal – Reviewer
- North American Spine Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Tennessee Medical Association
Clinical Interests:
- Adult degenerative scoliosis and deformity surgery
- Anterior lumbar interbody fusion
- Cervical disc arthroplasty and motion preserving techniques
- Cervical laminoplasty
- Cervical myelopathy
- Compression fractures
- Disc degeneration
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Lumbar decompression
- Lateral approaches to the lumbar spine
- Lumbar disorders
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally-invasive spine surgery
- Motion-sparing surgery
- Neck pain
- Non-fusion surgeries
- Osteomyelitis
- Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Spinal implants and biomechanics
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal surgery
- Spinal trauma
- Spinal tumors
- Spondylolisthesis
- Thoracic disc herniation
- Thoracic fusion
- Vertebral fractures
Spine Homework
I encourage my patients to play an active role in their spine care. Linked below are educational articles about spine anatomy, conditions, and treatments from the North American Spine Society (NASS), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Increased understanding of one’s own health can lead to better outcomes!
Relief Tailored to Your Needs
Whether managing chronic pain or considering advanced procedures, you can schedule with Dr. Thompson to explore your best treatment options.
Anatomy of the Spine & Spine Health
Osteoporosis & Spine Fractures
Neck Problems
Pinched Nerve (Cervical Radiculopathy)
Neck Arthritis (Cervical Spondylosis)
Spinal Cord Compression (Myelopathy)
Back Problems
Slipped Vertebrae (Spondylolisthesis)
Lumbar Herniated Disc (Disc Bulge)
Lumbar Stenosis (Pressure on Nerves)
Treatments & Surgeries
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment Options
Cervical Myelopathy Treatment Options
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Transforaminal Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
Innovative Approaches for Lasting Relief
Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thompson to access minimally invasive techniques, motion-preserving surgery, and non-surgical treatments designed to restore your quality of life.