Russell William Nelson MD

Founder and Medical Director of the Nelson Spine Institute, Russell William Nelson, MD, has over 30 years of expertise and has performed thousands of surgical procedures. Located in Thousand Oaks, California, the Institute focuses on quality care combined with the latest medical developments and technology. Dr. Russell William Nelson's work has been featured in more than 50 publications, including Contemporary Orthopedics, the Journal of American Paraplegia Society, and the Orthopedic Review, among others. Dr. Nelson has explored topics such as the etiology of spinal cord injuries, cervical spine fusions for trauma, and comparisons between operative and non-operative treatments. In addition to his published work, he has also completed numerous presentations on a wide range of topics, including lumbar spine fusions, detecting submaximal effort, treating chronic benign pain, and post-operative wound infections. Traveling around the country to give presentations, Dr. Nelson is a widely respected expert on spinal surgeries and treatments.

At the Institute, Dr. Nelson and his associate, Dr. Robert E. Henry, focus on the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions of the body. Within this scope of treatment, the Institute provides various pain management treatments, including epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation, and face joint injections. The physicians also utilize conservative treatments, such as steroidal and opiate medications, in addition to rigid or soft body braces. For more information, visit NelsonSpineInstitute.com.