Dr. C. Shane Hume, DO

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. C. Shane Hume, who serves patients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dr. Hume is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon offering complete care for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the s‍‍‍pine. He is in practice at OSSO Orthopedic & Spine Center, providing traditional and minimally-invasive treatments to help bring relief to a variety of spinal disorders.

Founded in 1994, Oklahoma Sports Science & Orthopedics (OSSO), a division of Healthcare Partners Investments, Inc. (HPI) is the complete family healthcare provider. From orthopedics to gastroenterology, their team of board-certified experts is committed to delivering innovative care to patients of all ages.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Hume received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Integris Southwest Medical Center / St. Anthony Hospital. Later, he completed his fellowship in spine surgery at the Texas Back Institute.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and spine surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS), which is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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