From Dunwoody, GA, patients trust Atlanta Spine Institute, where Dr. Plas James and Dr. Ben Burch treat complex spinal conditions with precision and compassion.
Explore common triggers that cause stenosis to flare up, such as physical activity, poor posture, and inflammation. Learn how to manage and prevent flare-ups.
An epidural steroid injection (ESI) delivers a combination of corticosteroid medication and a local anesthetic directly into the epidural space—the area surrounding the spinal cord and nerve roots.
While herniated discs can cause significant discomfort, many people can find relief through a combination of conservative treatments and, in some cases, more advanced interventions.
A discectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part of a damaged spinal disc, offering relief from pain caused by nerve compression.
Athletes often experience lower back pain due to overuse, poor technique, weak core muscles, tight hips, and inadequate recovery, requiring balanced care and training.
Physical therapy for the spine reduces pain, improves mobility, and strengthens support muscles, offering effective management for spine-related conditions.
Understanding what aggravates cervical radiculopathy is crucial for managing symptoms and preventing further irritation.
Lumbar corpectomy and fusion is a major surgical procedure designed to treat serious spinal conditions when other treatments are not effective.
Neck pain commonly occurs at the base of the skull, upper and lower neck, and trapezius muscles. Identifying the source can help in finding effective relief.
Atlanta Spine Institute is led by Dr. Plas T. James and Dr. Ben Burch, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeons offering surgical and non-surgical care for neck and back conditions in adults and adolescents. The practice emphasizes precise diagnosis, conservative care when possible, and the least invasive effective option when surgery is needed.
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rnDr. Plas T. James, a Louisiana native, graduated summa cum laude in Chemistry from Xavier University in 1982 and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1986. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopaedic residency at Tulane University in 1991 and a combined neurosurgical and orthopaedic spine fellowship at Harvard in 1992. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Spine Surgery. A published researcher and former Baylor spine fellowship faculty member, he served as Chief of Orthopaedics at West Paces Medical Center from 1995 to 1997. He was Team Physician and Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon for the Atlanta Thrashers and the Atlanta Falcons (2004–2011) and remains Orthopaedic Spine Consult for the Falcons. He treats complex spine conditions including herniated discs, stenosis, degenerative disc disease, fusion, and artificial disc replacement.
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rnDr. Ben Burch is a double board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon (ABOS and ABPS) specializing in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. He treats disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, stenosis, deformity, tumors, infections, and trauma. He earned degrees in Biology and Economics (2010) and Molecular and Cellular Biology (2012) from the University of Alabama, his MD from UAB in 2016, completed orthopaedic residency at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (2016–2021), and a complex/minimally invasive spine fellowship at Brown University in 2022. Proficient in both uniportal and biportal endoscopic techniques, he performed Georgia’s first fully endoscopic spinal fusions and trains other surgeons in the approach.
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rnTogether, Dr. James and Dr. Burch provide comprehensive spine care at Atlanta Spine Institute—from conservative treatment and motion-preserving procedures to complex reconstruction and ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
