As an advocate for spinal cord injury (SCI) and spinal cord disease patients, their loved ones, and their caregivers, Scott Spann, MD has developed this website to educate, empower, and enlighten. A recovered quadriplegic who initially was unable to move his body from the neck and below, Dr. Spann sustained a bicycle accident in 2005 that not only challenged him physically, psychologically, and emotionally, but that consequently inspired him to make many positive changes in his life. This website is an extension of Dr. Spann's personal goal to enhance the well-being of those affected by SCI.

One significant change Dr. Spann implemented after recovering from his accident--and returning to his medical practice where he currently performs spine surgeries and manages the care of patients with orthopaedic illnesses and sports injuries--was to take more time with his patients in an effort to assist them to make informed and responsible decisions about their health and to help them maintain the highest levels of independence and personal fulfillment.

Scott Spann, MD was one of the earliest adopters in the world to use autologous stem cells in clinical settings.  Autologous stem cells are stem cells that are harvested from the individual patient, not embryonic stem cells taken from a fetus, to enhance the body’s healing of any number of orthopaedic conditions including spine fusions and the repair of bones, cartilage, and tendons. The use of autologous stem cells enhances the body’s natural ability to heal these orthopaedic conditions that are typically very difficult to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Additionally, Dr. Spann has been integral in the design of numerous innovative orthopaedic products for several orthopaedic device companies, as well as holding a number of United States and international patents for orthopaedic procedures and products.