CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Advanced Pain Management and Neurosurgery Using Ultra‑Minimally Invasive Care

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Longview provides personalized pain management and neurosurgery care, starting with non‑surgical therapies like spinal injections and other advanced pain management options.

When surgery is needed, our team uses ultra‑minimally invasive techniques to treat spine and nerve conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and nerve‑related pain.

Pain Management

Pain management is the discipline concerned with treating acute and chronic pain. Acute pain often has a reversible cause and may require only temporary measures, whereas chronic pain often results from conditions that are difficult to diagnose and treat, and may take a long time to reverse. In some chronic pain situations, the pain itself is frequently managed separately from the underlying condition.

Our chronic pain management program is designed for the patient with long-standing pain issues. The goals of the program are to allow the patient to resume a normal lifestyle as soon as possible, minimize narcotic medication usage and coordinate care.

Pain Treatment Options:

• Medication management
• Spinal injections
• Physical therapy
• Ongoing psychological counseling
• Other modalities

What Neurosurgery Means for You

Neurosurgery focuses on treating conditions that affect your spine, spinal cord, and nervous system, with the goal of relieving pain, restoring function, and protecting your long‑term quality of life.

You are never rushed into surgery. Surgical intervention should be the last resort, so your care begins with non‑surgical options whenever possible

If surgery becomes the best option for you, we use ultra‑minimally invasive and advanced complex spine techniques designed to reduce tissue damage, shorten recovery time, and help you return to daily life sooner.

Conditions We Treat

• Spinal cord injuries
• Spinal trauma and fractures
• Spine tumors and neoplasms
• Herniated and degenerative discs
• Revision spinal surgeries

Minimally Invasive Surgical Technology

Our interdisciplinary team takes a conservative approach to care, exploring non-surgical options first.

When surgery is necessary, our team specializes in ultra-minimally invasive spine procedures, treating spinal cord injuries, spinal tumors, and complex conditions requiring surgical revisions or instrumentation.

With advanced technology, these procedures are designed to be less invasive—meaning smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster recovery—so you can get back to living your life sooner.

• Medtronic O-arm – Provides advanced 2D and 3D imaging during surgery, giving surgeons a real-time view of the spine. This improves accuracy, reduces the risk of complications, and enhances safety.
• StealthStation navigation system – Allows surgeons to visualize your anatomy in real time and use computer-guided precision for spinal procedures. This leads to safer, more effective surgeries with better long-term outcomes.
• Joimax endoscopes & tubular retractors – Enable ultra-minimally invasive procedures, meaning smaller incisions, less tissue damage, reduced pain, and faster recovery times for you.
• Misonix ultrasonic precision tools – Allow for precise decompression of nerves while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue, helping to reduce pain and speed up healing.
• Minimally invasive spinal fusion techniques (ALIF, XLIF, OLIF) – Stabilize the spine with smaller incisions and less disruption to muscles, leading to quicker recovery and reduced post-surgical discomfort.
• Single-position surgery (prone XLIF) – Minimizes the time spent in surgery, improves spinal alignment, and reduces the risk of complications, leading to better patient outcomes and a smoother recovery.
• Curve™ Image‑Guided Surgery – A neurosurgical navigation system that helps your surgeon plan ahead and see detailed 3D images in real time, allowing precise instrument tracking and accurate targeting during brain and spine procedures.

Learn how CHRISTUS Health is advancing care through robotic‑assisted surgery and bringing innovative technology to patients in East Texas.

Your Personalized Treatment Plan

Your care is tailored to you, focusing on the least invasive approach possible while prioritizing your safety, comfort, and long‑term mobility.