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Restoring Movement.
Expanding Possibilities.

Minimally invasive, motion-preserving spine surgery with a personalized approach — because an active life is a better life.

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Addison Wood, DO, PhD

Addison Wood, DO, PhD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
  • Minimally Invasive
  • Endoscopic
  • Motion Preserving
  • Robotic Guided
  • Reconstructive
Clinical practice through
Minimally InvasiveFocused approaches with less tissue disruption.
Endoscopic Spine SurgerySmall working channel. Direct visualization.
Motion PreservationDisc replacement & selected alternatives to fusion.
Get Back to What You LoveHiking, skiing, travel, family, and active living.
MRI Review

See your MRI through a spine surgeon's eyes.

An educational consultation — not a medical evaluation
  • A personalized videoDr. Wood walks through your MRI and explains your anatomy.
  • A clear next stepA recommendation to see a surgeon or a non-operative provider for a medical evaluation.
  • From anywhere in MontanaGet answers before you make the drive to Bozeman.
Request an MRI Review → Takes about a minute. Contact details only — no medical information needed.
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Example MRI ReviewVideo coming soon

Watch a sample of what your personalized MRI Review video looks like.

See more of Dr. Wood's short MRI and spine explainers on Instagram: @bozemanspine

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    Send your MRIPlus a short symptom questionnaire
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    Get your videoYour anatomy, explained by Dr. Wood
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    Know your next stepSurgical consult or non-operative care
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Save the trip until it's worth it

An MRI Review is educational only. It is not a medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan, and it is not a commitment to surgery — any medical evaluation takes place with the surgeon or non-operative provider you are referred to. Not for emergencies: new bladder or bowel changes, groin numbness, or rapidly worsening weakness need immediate care — call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

A spectrum of modern spine surgery

Preserve Motion When We Can. Restore Stability When We Need To.

The goal is not to avoid fusion at all costs — and it is not to use the newest technology simply because it exists. The goal is to choose the least disruptive operation that can reliably address the patient's anatomy, symptoms, instability, and long-term needs.

The operation should fit the problem — not the other way around. Some patients are excellent candidates for motion-preserving surgery. Others benefit more from fusion because stability, alignment, deformity, or degeneration makes reconstruction the more reliable choice.

Animation of cervical disc replacement: two artificial discs allow the neck to bend forward and back
Cervical disc replacement — preserving motion at the treated levels
Endoscopic DecompressionHighly focused nerve decompression through a small working channel.
Minimally Invasive SurgeryFocused access designed to reduce unnecessary tissue disruption.
Disc ReplacementMotion preservation for appropriately selected cervical and lumbar patients.
Robotic-Guided FusionStabilization and reconstruction using modern planning and navigation.
Complex ReconstructionDeformity correction, revision surgery, and larger reconstruction when needed.
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Addison Wood, DO, PhD
Board-Eligible · Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Addison Wood, DO, PhD

Comprehensive cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine care

Dr. Addison Wood is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the evaluation and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine — from disc herniations and stenosis to deformity, fractures, tumors, and complex revision surgery.

His PhD in structural anatomy and background in musculoskeletal biomechanics research shape a practical philosophy: understand the anatomy, match the operation to the problem, and use technology only when it improves the plan. Beyond the operating room, he teaches medical students and healthcare professionals, has published and presented nationally and internationally, and serves as a peer reviewer for The Spine Journal.

“My mission is to help people move better, live healthier, and get back to what they love.”

— Addison Wood, DO, PhD

Follow Dr. Wood on Instagram for short educational videos: @bozemanspine

Training
  • Spine FellowshipComplex Spine Surgery Fellowship, University of Calgary
  • ResidencyACGME orthopaedic surgery residency, John Peter Smith Hospital
  • Doctoral TrainingPhD in Structural Anatomy, University of North Texas Health Science Center
  • Academic WorkTeaching, biomechanics research, peer review, and medical-student education
Areas of expertise
  • Robotic-assisted spine surgery
  • Ultra-minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery
  • Cervical and lumbar disc replacement
  • Cervical and lumbar spinal fusion
  • Microdiscectomy, laminectomy, and foraminotomy
  • Customized patient-specific implants
  • Scoliosis and adult spinal deformity surgery
  • Revision spine surgery
Conditions treated
Neck & Back PainDisc HerniationSpinal StenosisRadiculopathy / Sciatica Cervical MyelopathyDegenerative Disc DiseaseSpondylolisthesisSpinal Deformity Spinal FracturesSpinal TumorsRevision Spine Surgery
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More Than Surgery.
A Higher Quality of Life.

Whether you are a Montana local, a regional patient, or traveling from across the country, the goal is to help you return to the activities that matter to you. The Montana imagery on this site is Dr. Wood's own outdoor photography.

Hiking & OutdoorsGet back to trails, mountains, and the places that keep you moving.
Travel SoonerReturn to the places you love when your recovery allows.
Time with FamilyMove more comfortably through the moments that matter.
Active LivingWork toward a confident return to skiing, recreation, and exercise.
Short videos

Quick spine education, one minute at a time.

@bozemanspine

Follow along on Instagram for short videos from Dr. Wood — common spine questions answered, MRI findings explained, and what recovery really looks like.

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Browse the video library
Cervical SpineNeck conditions & treatment→ Lumbar SpineLow back conditions & treatment→ Surgical TechniquesProcedures & surgical approaches→
Patient education

Patient Resource Center

Educational videos explain common spine conditions and treatments, paired with trusted reading from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS OrthoInfo).

New short videos are posted regularly on Instagram: @bozemanspine

Featured education series

Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Learn how endoscopic spine surgery works, which conditions it may treat, what recovery looks like, and how it differs from more traditional spine procedures.

Each video opens on YouTube. View the full playlist ↗

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Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Medial Branch Transection Procedure for Low Back Pain
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Endoscopic Interlaminar Discectomy for Herniated Discs
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Endoscopic Transforaminal Discectomy for Herniated Discs
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery

What to Expect After Endoscopic Surgery

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Educational content is provided for general information and does not determine whether a specific patient is a candidate for endoscopic surgery.

Surgical Treatment

Surgical Treatment of Cervical Myelopathy

Operations used to decompress the spinal cord and stabilize the cervical spine when needed.

Read on AAOS OrthoInfo ↗
Surgical Treatment

Surgical Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy

Surgical options for persistent cervical nerve compression, including decompression, fusion, and disc replacement.

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Cervical

Cervical Spondylosis

Age-related wear of the cervical discs and joints and the symptoms it may cause.

Read on AAOS OrthoInfo ↗

Videos open on YouTube and reading links open the AAOS OrthoInfo website in a new window. These resources are for general education and do not replace individualized medical evaluation.

Referring providers

Make Spine Referrals Simple.

Formal clinical referrals for Dr. Wood go through Bridger Orthopedic. Patients can also be directed to the online MRI Review as an educational first step when the need for a surgical opinion is unclear.

Referral GuideBridger Orthopedic referral process
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Email Referralsreferrals@bridgerorthopedic.com
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Clinic Phone(406) 587-0122
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Spine Care at Bridger Orthopedic

This site is Dr. Wood's patient education and MRI Review platform. Clinic visits, surgical consultations, and surgery are provided through Bridger Orthopedic.

Clinic location

Bridger Orthopedic — Bozeman East

1450 Ellis Street, Suite 201
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0122

@bozemanspine

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