Welcome to The Spine Center of DuPage Medical Group. We are here to provide you with the highest level of care in a comfortable and compassionate environment. We understand spinal and pain issues can be frustrating. Our full range of treatment options will address and help you understand your spine and pain needs.

Our team is comprised of leaders in spinal surgery, pain management and physiatry. The mission of The Spine Center is to provide patients with comprehensive, multi-disciplinary spine and pain care that is based on a culture of compassion and accessibility.

Your care begins with understanding your spinal needs. We utilize advanced medical and diagnostic equipment to evaluate your problem and match you with the right specialist for your condition. Your treatment may involve multiple specialists, each focusing on a particular aspect of care. This teamwork approach allows your care to be coordinated under one roof with a team of professionals working together for your benefit. Learn more about The Spine Center of DuPage Medical Group!

New Lumbar Fusion Procedure Results in Pain Relief, Quicker Recovery and Return to Normal Activities MD News article featuring Dr. Ronjon Paul discussing the benefits of eXtreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) where the spine is accessed during surgery by way of a small incision in the side of the body. Download pdf article Watch a video about eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF)

Treating that aching back! An article by Dr. Paul in West Suburban Living magazine. Download and read this article about back pain and a new surgical technique called extreme lateral body fusion (XLIF). Dr. Ronjon Paul and patient describe the conditions and treatment in this West Suburban Living article. Download pdf article Watch a video about eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF)

Dr. Paul Conducts eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) Training Course

Dr. Ronjon Paul conducted an eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) training course at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois on February 2, 2008. Neuro and Spinal Surgeons were in attendance from across the Midwest to learn from Dr. Paul how the XLIF procedure for lumbar fusion approaches the spine from the side of the body instead of from the front or back. This approach to the spine is as minimally disruptive as possible and optimizes the patients’ recovery.

Patient benefits for the XLIF procedure are:

• Reduced operative time – Traditional procedures can take up to 5 hours; the XLIF procedure can be successfully completed in as little as 45 minutes, reducing the amount of anesthesia time.
• Reduced blood loss and minimal scarring – Less-invasive procedure allows for less tissue disruption, resulting in reduced blood loss.
• Reduced postoperative pain – The XLIF procedure does not require entry through sensitive back muscles, bones, or ligaments. Many patients are usually walking the same day after surgery.
• Reduced hospital stay – Patients are typically walking the same day after surgery and require only an overnight stay in the hospital, compared to several days of immobility and hospitalization typical of traditional open approaches.
• Rapid return to normal activity – Patients are usually walking the same day after surgery. Recovery is typically around 6 weeks, compared to 6 months or more.

An accomplished XLIF surgeon and an active Society of Lateral Access member, Dr. Paul is the most experienced XLIF physician with the highest volume in the Chicagoland area. He is one of the few physicians hand selected to train in Brazil under the pioneer of the XLIF procedure. Dr. Paul is a proctor for the XLIF classes on the west coast and he also proctored several local training courses for physicians in his peer group. He routinely has surgeons visit his Operating Room to observe the XLIF procedures. Dr. Ronjon Paul practices at The Spine Center of DuPage Medical Group, located at the Edward Medical Physician Center 120 Spalding Drive Naperville, IL, 630 469 9200.

Watch a video about eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF)