The Center for Spinal Surgery (CSS) was ranked as the number one hospital in Tennessee for spine surgery. CSS performs only spine procedures, thereby providing specialized care and cutting edge treatment. The evaluation, performed by Health Grades, showed the complication rate and length of stay to be far below the national average and better than any other hospital in the state. Moreover, CSS was awarded the 2008 Spine Surgery Excellence award, receiving a 5 star rating in all categories.
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In the rankings, CSS was listed under its previous name, the Baptist North Tower Surgical Hospital. The name was recently changed to better identify the specialized surgery performed there. CSS is a joint venture between the Howell Allen Clinic and St. Thomas Health services.