Our spine experts work to provide nonsurgical and minimally-invasive treatments. Our spine specialists use the latest technology and therapies in order to provide effective treatments.
Even after a successful surgical procedure, recovery can take time. It can take several months to heal depending on what kind of surgery you have had. Your ability to move around may be permanently reduced.
Back surgery will almost always be performed under general anesthesia. In addition to the usual risks associated with anesthesia, there are risks associated with the patient lying face down on the surgical table.
Spinal Surgery NYCCollaborative treatments plans: Our spine specialists work in a team to decide the best plan that suits your needs, goals, and overall health. We help you understand your options, and make sure that you are confident in the plan.
Adult spine problems can be managed by the Spine service, which includes degenerative disease, injury, trauma, tumors, and other conditions. Our spine staff and faculty are trained in the assessment of low back pain, neck pain, and non-operative and surgical management. We also focus on the psychological aspects of back pain.
The Spine service treats adult spine problems such as degenerative diseases, infections, trauma, and tumours. Our spine faculty and staff are skilled in diagnosing low back pain and neck discomfort, as well as non-operative and/or operative management. Special emphasis is given to the psychological side of back problems.
Our nationally recognized team consists of specialists in orthopaedics as well as neurosurgery. To give you complete care, we collaborate with radiologists as well as physiatrists.
Back pain can be very debilitating. Back pain can cause stiffness and mobility issues, as well as negatively impacting your quality of living. Our specialists use the most advanced techniques to provide comprehensive care.
Our chief surgeon is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery Surgeon, specializing in Minimally Invasive spine surgery. He is able to bring to New York the most cutting-edge methods in treating spinal, back, and neck problems, as well complex spinal disorders, such as scoliosis, in patients of all age. He believes in a conservative, comprehensive and non-operative approach to treating the spine. His surgical focus is on minimally-invasive and motionless techniques, including disc replacement. Patients benefit from a reduced risk of injury and quicker recovery times by using muscle sparing methods. He also created an in-house program that treats back pain by core strengthening, improving posture, flexibility, overall fitness, and general wellness.
Minimally invasive back surgery accomplishes the exact same thing as open surgery, but with fewer incisions.
Back surgery may be necessary or possible in some cases to correct serious nerve compression or musculoskeletal injuries. After considering all options, a pain management specialist will help you determine whether surgery is the best option.
The surgeon's role as an educator and advisor is to inform you about all options and describe the risks and benefits of each. A surgeon should be available to answer your questions and provide you with the information that you need to make an informed decision on whether or not you want to undergo surgery.
Patients frequently ask which type of surgeon should perform spine surgery. An orthopedic or neurosurgeon? Although each specialty is different in their training, they are both equally qualified to perform most spine surgery. However, there are exceptions: a neurosurgeon can be better suited for surgery on tumors and an orthopedic doctor for deformity. Both neurosurgeons as well as orthopedic surgeons are often able to work together on a case or in the operating area.
Spinal Fusion. This surgery is used to treat chronic, non-specific back pain and degenerative changes. The doctor will join the spinal bones (also called vertebrae) together. This reduces the movement between them and limits how far your nerves will stretch. It won't stop you from being active. Although it is rare, the bone doesn't always fuse. This can be made more common by smoking. It may require another operation to correct it.
Patients often wonder which type of surgeon should perform spine surgery. An orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon is the best choice. While each specialty has its own training, both can perform most of the spine surgery. Some exceptions are that a neurosurgeon may be more qualified to handle tumor surgery while an orthopedic surgeon is better equipped to deal with deformity. Many times, orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons work together on a case or in the operating area.
Our experts can treat any condition or disorder that may affect the spine. Some conditions are present at birth. Others develop over time, as a result of trauma, disease, ageing, or other factors.
The surgeon's role in education and assistance is to provide information and explain your options. You should choose a surgeon that is willing to help you make the right decision.
Recognized expertise: The Spine Surgery NYC is a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery. This designation is granted by the Blue Cross Blue Shield association. Our program also has earned recognition for successful surgical outcomes and very low post-op readmission rates. These distinctions reflect our commitment to outstanding patient care.
Convenient physical therapy (PT): Rehabilitation and PT are essential to nearly every orthopaedic treatment and recovery plan. The Spine Surgery NYC offers PT, specialized ultrasounds, force-plate equipment to measure gait and balance, and orthotics services, all in the same building. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a 4,000-square-foot gym with virtual technology. The facility’s convenient location enables us to incorporate PT into treatments and maximize healing.
Spinal conditions may be congenital, meaning they were present at birth, or they may be due to trauma, tumors, or infections. Chiari Malformation is an example of a congenital spine condition, but many conditions may also be congenital. For example, spinal deformities such as kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis may be present from birth.
Spine surgeons can be classified as medical doctors. They have either a M.D. or a D.O. Both degrees require the same certifications, and both must complete post-medical school training in order to specialize in spine surgery.