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• Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, MBA, President

  his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Thomas Jefferson University where he graduated in 1992. Dr. Vaccaro completed a Spine Fellowship at the University of San Diego, CA. In 2007, Dr. Vaccaro earned a PhD in the field of Spinal Trauma. In 2015, Dr....

• Patients’ Choice Spinal Surgeries in South Jersey

  The spine is an essential structure within the body. It not only provides necessary support, but it also allows us to have strength and movement in our core. The spine also performs some other major roles, including: Enables the torso to bend Provides...

• Need-to-Know Bullet Points on the Recovery Time for Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  arm pain or numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms, you most likely have an issue in the cervical region of the spine that is causing those symptoms. This root cause could be a pinched nerve, a herniated disc, a bone spur or some other condition...

• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  that integrates many specialty areas. Our team utilizes the most up-to-date technology to target painful structures in the spine and performs over 10,000 procedures annually. Our Services Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Acupuncture Arthrocentesis...

• Christopher Kepler, MD, MBA

  Dr. Christopher Kepler completed a two-year fellowship in spine surgery and spine research at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and Thomas Jefferson University. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Kepler completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in...

• The Information You Need About Anterior Cervical Fusion In Philadelphia

  Whenever possible, orthopedic specialists like those on the spine team at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute will attempt conservative, nonoperative treatments for cervical spinal conditions that are still in the early stages of development. However, if the...

• Frequently Asked Questions About Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  as a treatment for neck and shoulder pain and other issues pertaining to the cervical vertebrae. This region of the spine may suffer from degenerative conditions such as arthritis, pain due to sports injuries or car and work related accidents, leading...

• Arm or Leg Pain Without Weakness: Causes and Solutions

  as well. But without weakness, the symptom of persistent arm or leg pain is often traced back to a spinal problem. While a spine condition can seem like an intimidating issue to face, it is much better to have the problem addressed and remedied than to...

• FAQs About Anterior Cervical Decompression Surgery

  Decompression surgery is a procedure often used to correct an abnormality such as a herniated cervical disc. In a healthy spine, there are fluid filled cushions between vertebrae that prevent the bones in the column from rubbing against each other. When...

• 3 Reasons to Find the Best Anterior Cervical Fusion Physicians

  those that are particularly abrupt - contributes to the breakdown of these discs. Accidents and direct impact to the spine can actually result in injury, which can further damage the protection between the vertebrae. All of these factors together can...

• Tips for Getting On the Road to Recovery From Spinal Fusion Surgery

  a fusion surgery, Spondylolisthesis is perhaps the most common. While many patients’ pain is due to this degeneration of the spine that causes arthritis, a fusion surgery could be recommended to address pain caused by anything from injury and infection...

• Top 4 Benefits of Getting an Anterior Cervical Fusion Procedure

  the healing process, two or more vertebrae are joined together in order to stabilize and protect the cervical region of the spine, therefore reducing pain. The ultimate goal of a decompression and anterior cervical fusion procedure is to eliminate...

• Is Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities the Right Treatment for Your Condition?

  accessible information on spinal conditions and potential treatments, then consider seeking an evaluation from one of our spine specialists. With a better understanding of the nature of spinal deformity types, you’ll be able to determine whether spinal...

• Get Moving Again - Treatment For Lower Back Pain

  The spine is a structure that provides stability, mobility and strength to the body. You need your spine to move your neck and back properly. A spine deformity or disease can hinder your body from moving correctly, making turning, bending, or...

• Back and Hip Pain in Athletes (Part 2): Symptoms, Evaluation and Treatment Options

  be challenging to diagnose and treat. The bottom line is a careful and detailed history and evaluation by a specialist with spine and musculoskeletal expertise. This is absolutely crucial to avoid delay in diagnosis and development of a chronic pain...

• Andrew P. Alvarez, MD

  Dr. Alvarez is a fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in all spinal care including cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and lumbopelvic pathology, ranging from simple disc herniations to spinal deformity. He completed his undergraduate...

• Integrated Orthopedic and PT Strategies for Spondylolysis

  typically occurs due to repetitive stress on the lower back, a common scenario in sports that involve hyperextension of the spine, such as gymnastics, football, and weightlifting. The condition often presents with lower back pain, which may worsen with...

• Advanced Treatments & Rehabilitation Approaches for Treating Scoliosis

  Introduction Scoliosis is a benign three-dimensional deformity of the spine that affects between 2%-4% of the pediatric population. The most affected age group is adolescence, representing 90% of cases diagnosed in children. Girls are more commonly...

• Zachary Wilt, MD

  Zachary Wilt, MD, is a fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Rothman Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and followed with a prestigious fellowship in combined Neurosurgical and...

• How Do I Know If I Need Spinal Fusion Surgery

  whether you may be a good candidate for it. Fusion surgery can be done in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions of the spine. The procedure is recommended for each of these areas to address different root causes of pain. The most prominent symptom of...