Dr. Ross Jones is a distinguished orthopaedic spine surgeon at Flagstaff Bone & Joint, specializing in advanced spinal procedures. His extensive experience and board certification in orthopaedic spine surgery make him a trusted expert in the field. Dr. Jones is dedicated to providing exceptional spine care to his patients, helping them regain their quality of life through leading-edge treatments and surgical techniques.
Dr. Jones embarked on his educational journey with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Brigham Young University in Rexburg, Idaho. He then pursued his passion for medicine, earning his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. His dedication to excellence led him to complete his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. Following his residency, Dr. Jones further honed his skills during an additional year of specialized training through an orthopaedic spine surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama.
Patients who have exhausted conservative treatment options are often referred to Dr. Jones to evaluate whether they are candidates for spine surgery. His expertise lies in a comprehensive range of spinal procedures, encompassing the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
Cervical Spine Procedures:
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
- Anterior cervical corpectomy
- Cervical decompression
- Cervical endoscopic decompression
- Cervical laminoplasty
- Cervical laminectomy
- Cervical laminotomy
- Cervical posterior decompression and fusion
- Cervical fusion
- Cervical posterior foraminotomy
- Anterior/posterior cervical fusion
- Cervical disc replacement
Thoracic Spine Procedures:
- Posterior thoracic decompression
- Percutaneous pedicle instrumentation of the lumbar spine
- Posterior thoracic laminectomy
- Thoracic posterior fusion
- Thoracic interbody fusion
- Thoracic posterior fusion for tumors
- Percutaneous pedicle instrumentation of the thoracic spine
Lumbar Spine Procedures:
- Lumbar decompression
- Lumbar endoscopic decompression and fusion
- Lumbar laminectomy
- Lumbar discectomy
- Lumbar microdiscectomy
- Lumbar posterior fusion
- Pars repair
- ALIF/OLIF/PLIF/TLIF/X-LIF
Dr. Jones' primary focus is on minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS). His approach is centered on helping patients return to their favorite activities as swiftly as possible. Minimally invasive spine surgery involves smaller incisions, which minimize damage to nearby muscles and tissues, leading to reduced pain and faster recovery. Dr. Jones' advanced training includes the use of surgical navigation technology, making MISS accessible to many patients in need of spine surgery.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Jones is an avid outdoor enthusiast, finding joy in activities such as hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, wake surfing, camping, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoys traveling at home and abroad to experience new foods and cultures.
Dr. Jones is available to provide expert care at Flagstaff Bone & Joint's Flagstaff and Cottonwood locations. Patients trust his expertise when considering spine surgery as a potential solution to their conditions, knowing they are in the hands of a compassionate and skilled professional committed to their well-being.
