With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. The Dean Stroud Spine and Pain Institute is a specialized clinic at Shepherd Center that focuses on restoring function, improving quality of life, and reducing dependence on medications while enhancing psychological well-being and independence.