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• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

  of the spinal canal on the lower part of the spinal column, whereas cervical spinal stenosis affects the upper part of the spine. In most cases, spinal stenosis is the result of a degeneration of the spine, which occurs with aging.

• Spinal Tumors

  to metastasize (spread) via arteries, veins, the lymphatic system, and directly. The most common malignant tumors in the spine spread from the breast, prostate, lung, or kidney to the spinal column. Spinal tumors can be dangerous when they cause spinal...

• Kyphosis

  deformity (see 'Gibbus Deformity' below). Abnormal kyphotic curves are more commonly found in the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine, although they can be cervical. Postural and Structural Kyphosis Kyphosis is classified as either postural or structural....

• Lumbar Laminectomy

  to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other related conditions. Stenosis occurs as people age and the ligaments of the spine thicken and harden, discs bulge, bones and joints enlarge, and bone spurs (called osteophytes) form. Spondylolisthesis (the...

• Vertebroplasty

  by interventional radiologists, stabilizes the collapsed vertebra with the injection of medical-grade bone cement into the spine. This improves pain, and can prevent further collapse of the vertebra, thereby preventing the height loss and spine...

• Scoliosis Surgery

  bodies to hold the two vertebrae apart as the fusion heals. In some cases, this can be done from the back side of the spine without the necessity of making an additional incision in the patient's abdomen (from the front). Working between the vertebrae...

• CyberKnife Now Available at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute

  can damage surrounding healthy cells along with the diseased cells – something that is a concern when working around the spine,” says Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, a spine surgeon at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. “In contrast, CyberKnife allows us to...

• Herniated Cervical Disc Surgery

  disc, placement of a bone graft, plate and screws. This procedure achieves a fusion at the involved level of the cervical spine. Many patients may be up walking the same evening or the next morning after surgery. Most patients stay overnight in the...

• Making football safe: A history of injury prevention

  perspective, between 1945 and 1994 nearly 85 percent of all football-related fatalities resulted from head and cervical spine injuries. The greatest number of those injuries occurred between 1965 and 1974, with a dramatic decrease in the last...

• Saloni Sharma, MD

  she serves on the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation’s Opioid Task Force and as the Co-Chair of Pain & Spine Rehabilitation. She continues to support alternatives to opioids and is a course director for a national physician course on...

• Finding Back Surgeons in South Jersey

  If you need back surgery and are looking into different back surgeons in South Jersey, consider this: our fellowship-trained Spine Team performs over 2,500 surgeries every year. Our back surgeons in South Jersey know what is takes to make every...

• What is Degenerative Joint Disease?

  is the most common form of joint disorder. It can occur in any joint, but usually it affects hands, knees, hips or spine. According to the World Health Organization, degenerative joint disease is one of the ten most disabling diseases in developed...

• Rothman Has the Solution for Lower Back Pain in Philadelphia

  from lower back pain in Philadelphia, you are not alone. The lower part of your back is the “lumbar” portion of your spine, made up of your lumbar vertebrae. This area of the back supports the weight of your upper body and because of this, lower back...

• The Best Orthopaedics Near Philadelphia

  Satisfaction, according to data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems in 2013 The spine team at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute serves over 3,000 patients every year, boasting three of the top 28 spine surgeons in the...

• Are You Wondering Where to Get Spinal Fusion Surgery?

  pain caused by injuries or degenerative diseases. The procedure permanently joins together one or more vertebrae of the spine in order to stop the motion which is causing the pain or other problem. If you and your doctor agree that this approach is an...

• Looking for a Neck Pain Specialist in Philadelphia?

  Reasons You Should See a Neck Pain Specialist in Philadelphia Rothman Orthopaedic Institute treats a variety of spine disorders, many of which affect the cervical vertebrae, the bones which make up the neck. Patients of a variety of ages and lifestyles...

• Robert, Anterior cervical decompression fusion surgery

  such pain and discomfort. On December 13, 2012 I saw Dr. Ari Greis, a physician at Rothman who ordered an MRI of my cervical spine and prescribed some medicine for the pain, numbness, etc. I continued with the PT and Acupuncture, but with no...

• The Facts You Need to Know About Joint Arthritis

  can also be referred to as degenerative joint disease and while it can occur in any joint, it is most common in the spine, knees, hips and hands. As the affected joint becomes stiff and sore, the patient loses their mobility in that part of the body and...

• Discover How Patients With Degenerative Joint Disease In Delaware Are Getting The Best Care

  affecting more than 25 million Americans. Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint, but it typically affects the hips, knees, spine or hands. As it develops, the cartilage in the affected joint degenerates, or breaks down, causing the bones to lose their...

• Five Facts You Never Knew About Degenerative Joint Disease in New Jersey

  this age, the percentage of adults affected jumps from 14% to nearly 33%. This condition usually occurs in the hips, knees, spine and hands. Degenerative joint disease is one of the ten most disabling diseases in developed countries. Understanding...