Your Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Creating the Ultimate Patient Experience

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Your Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Creating the Ultimate Patient Experience

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Meet your Doctor, Melanie B. Kinchen

Welcome to 360 Back and Spine Center, my vision of what a surgical practice should be. Every patient relationship is important. My goal is to educate you about your condition and help you decide the best course of action.

Together, we can navigate your back to health….

I look forward to meeting you.

Why 360?

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EXPERTISE

From microdiscectomies to complex reconstructive spine surgery, Dr. Melanie Battle Kinchen is an expert in all areas of the spine.
Dr. Kinchen combines her 20 years of experience and her unique training from the most elite institutions in the country to provide the most advanced treatment options in spine.

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EMPATHY

It is not enough to be technically excellent if the patient/physician interaction is inadequate. Dr. Kinchen takes an active interest in her patient’s needs, not just their diagnosis.
She attends to every patient’s questions with thorough explanations, knowledge, and honesty. Together, they implement a customized treatment plan that always seeks an effective conservative option before surgery if possible.

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EXCELLENCE

Dr. Kinchen is extremely detail-oriented by nature. Whether In the office or the operating room, she moves with efficiency and purpose. Her process is methodical, and her demeanor is calming. This attitude allows her to see the big picture quickly, formulate a plan, anticipate effectively, and thwart potential difficulties. Her mentality is reflected in the overall culture of 360. Whether a minor injury or a complex surgery, her entire team is invested in ensuring that every patient’s needs are met with the care they deserve.  This is how excellent outcomes are created.

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Our areas of specialization


Disc replacement is an alternative surgical option for people who might otherwise undergo spinal fusion surgery due to degenerative disc disease, bulging or herniated discs, or other painful disc-related issues. The procedure can be used for damaged discs anywhere in the spine, including cervical disc replacement.
 
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A normal spine, when viewed from the side, has a series of curves which give it a gentle “S” shape, while it appears straight when viewed from the back. When these curves are too exaggerated, or when your spine curves the wrong direction or is rotated, this is considered a spinal deformity.


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RECONSTRUCTIVE
SURGERY

Reconstructive spine surgery is generally only used to correct the most severe of spinal problems, and is usually recommended only if both non-surgical treatments and minimally invasive surgery have not achieved results. It has a higher risk of complications than minimally invasive procedures, and requires an experienced and highly-trained surgeon.
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE
SURGERY

Surgery of any type is, by definition, invasive. Surgery involves incisions, with accompanying trauma to muscles, skin, blood vessels, and other structures and tissue as an unavoidable result. Minimally invasive surgery, as its name implies, is intended to keep this collateral trauma to a minimum.


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Our areas of specialization


Disc replacement is an alternative surgical option for people who might otherwise undergo spinal fusion surgery due to degenerative disc disease, bulging or herniated discs, or other painful disc-related issues. The procedure can be used for damaged discs anywhere in the spine, including cervical disc replacement.
 
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A normal spine, when viewed from the side, has a series of curves which give it a gentle “S” shape, while it appears straight when viewed from the back. When these curves are too exaggerated, or when your spine curves the wrong direction or is rotated, this is considered a spinal deformity.


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RECONSTRUCTIVE
SURGERY

Reconstructive spine surgery is generally only used to correct the most severe of spinal problems, and is usually recommended only if both non-surgical treatments and minimally invasive surgery have not achieved results. It has a higher risk of complications than minimally invasive procedures, and requires an experienced and highly-trained surgeon.
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE
SURGERY

Surgery of any type is, by definition, invasive. Surgery involves incisions, with accompanying trauma to muscles, skin, blood vessels, and other structures and tissue as an unavoidable result. Minimally invasive surgery, as its name implies, is intended to keep this collateral trauma to a minimum.


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Client Testimonials

Hear Our Patient's Stories

Very Quick and Easy
I was referred to Dr. Kinchen from Grapevine Hospital Emergency. I went in on a Wednesday and had my surgery that Friday. I was a little scared because I had never been in a hospital before but after meeting with Dr. Kinchen I knew I was in good hands. I haven’t had any more issues. The staff was wonderful and very friendly!
Jesus P
I was Very Impressed
I was a little nervous before meeting with Dr. Kinchen. I had four fusions and a ruptured disc. After I met Dr. Kinchen I was very impressed with how intelligent she really is. I felt like I was in the best hands. Since surgery, I have been without pain and I can fully bend. It was the best experience ever! Her staff is very professional and friendly.
Michael B.
Very Comfortable and at Ease
My experience with Dr. Kinchen and staff was like being with extended family. They took the time to express care and concern for me and to explain everything in a way I could understand. I felt very educated about the experience I was about to receive and this helped me to feel very comfortable and at ease.
Shenekqual R.
She is Amazing
I was in so much pain before and I knew the pain doctors couldn’t help me. Finally, my PA recommended Dr. Kinchen. I felt really comfortable with her and I appreciated her calmness and how she explained everything to me. There is no comparison from where I was before surgery, I could barely stand. My husband is amazed by how much I can do now.
Shirley S.
Utmost Professionalism
Dr. Kinchen showed the utmost professionalism and her staff was very courteous. I have been pain-free since having my surgery. I love her and I will recommend her to anyone!
Joan V.
Everybody was Lovely
Everybody was lovely, good and nice in that office. They all knew me by name and talked to me like they had known me for years. I felt at home with Dr. Kinchen and she explained everything very well. You don’t always get that with a doctor. Very good Doctor! I wish to see them all again even though I am not sick!
Izzledean H.
Very Quick and Easy
The process was very quick and easy I didn’t have hardly any pain afterward! The whole staff was great, anytime I called the office and asked a question I would always get a great response!
Texas H.
Dr. Kinchen is Amazing
She is amazing, I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone needing surgery. She not only quickly identified my problem but took care of it quickly. She put my needs and concerns first and foremost.
Lori W.
Dr. Kinchen is Fabulous
All options were clearly explained and all my questions answered no matter how simple they were until I had all the information needed. In addition, she has a superb staff that supported with the same high standards. Words cannot clearly express how fabulous Dr. Kinchen and her team are.
Lori W.
I was Very Impressed
Before meeting Dr. Kinchen I had read her credentials online and I was amazed. After I had gotten the chance to meet her she showed extreme care about my complaints. The best staff by far, they were outstanding!
Robert B.
I was Very Impressed
I was only able to walk about 50 yards before I would have to stop and rest because of the pain. Dr. Kinchen is a no nonsense type of doctor, she doesn’t sugar coat anything. My wife felt very comfortable with her as well. After surgery, I am completely pain-free.
John N.

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