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• Lumbar Microdiscectomy

  Lumbar microdiscectomy is an operation on the lumbar spine performed using a surgical microscope and microsurgical techniques. A microdiscectomy requires only a very small incision and will remove only that portion of your ruptured disc which is...

• Scoliosis or Spinal Stenosis Surgery

  all spinal fusion surgery, a posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) surgery involves adding bone graft to an area of the spine to set up a biological response that causes the bone to grow between the two vertebral elements and thereby stop the motion...

• Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery

  The standard surgical procedure for a disc replacement is an anterior (from the front) approach to the cervical spine. This surgical approach is the same as that presently used for a discectomy and fusion operation. The affected disc is completely...

• Nerve Root Block

  involve more medication and different medication. Nerve roots are attached to the spinal cord. One exits each side of the spine at every vertebral level. These nerves carry signals throughout the body from the skin to the muscles. When one of the nerve...

• Shoulder Replacement Surgery

  in a sling, or with revision surgery depending upon the cause. Stress fractures may occur in the acromion or scapular spine, both of which are part of the shoulder blade, and typically cause pain and limited range of motion. These fractures are also...

• Rothman Research Improving Patient Care

  According to Parvizi, research studies at Rothman cover nearly all areas of orthopaedics, including the hip, knee, spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, foot, ankle and sports injuries. Findings from these studies are used to improve patient care and...

• The World's Most Dangerous Foot Wear

  'swayback' position where the pelvis tilts forward and the lower back arches excessively. The result is extra stress on the spine and back nerves." While Dr. Raikin stops short of suggesting women never wear high heels, he does offer the following tips...

• Non-operative Cervical Spondylosis Treatment

  Bracing-Designed to immobilize the spine for short periods to allow inflammation to subside. Stretching-These should start with a gentle stretching of all the major muscle groups of the neck. Exercise -Specifically designed to build strength in the...

• Non-operative Herniated Cervical Disc Treatment

  of pain may benefit from a single treatment of an epidural steroid, injected directly into the affected part of the cervical spine. This form of treatment can often relieve the symptoms to such a degree that other treatment measures can then be...

• Non-operative Herniated Lumbar Disc Treatment

  of local anesthetics (sometimes combined with corticosteroids) directly into painful soft tissue or muscles along the spine or over the back of the pelvis. While occasionally useful for pain control, trigger point injections do not help heal a herniated...

• Discectomy/Partial Discectomy

  generally in a kneeling position. A small incision is made in the skin over the herniated disc and the muscles over the spine are pulled back from the bone. A small amount of bone may be removed so the surgeon can see the compressed nerve. The herniated...

• Kyphosis Surgery | Spinal Instrumentation

  disc). Instrumentation uses medically designed hardware such as rods, bars, wires, and screws. These devices hold the spine straight during fusion. Fusion is the adhesive process joining bony spinal elements. In severe cases, spinal fusion is performed...

• Non-operative Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

  from further damage and death is crucial. Each patient's injury is unique. Some patients require surgery to stabilize the spine, correcting any misalignment and removing compression to the spinal cord caused by bone or disc that presses on the injured...

• Non-operative Spinal Infection Treatment

  with the assistance of a visiting nurse, is sometimes advised. In addition, the doctor may prescribe a brace to support the spine throughout the healing process. This support will also help provide relief from pain.

• Non-operative Spinal Stenosis Treatment

  physical therapy These are special exercises designed to help build endurance, increase your flexibility, and stabilize your spine. Your doctor, along with a trained physical therapist, can determine the right program for your needs.

• Spinal Stenosis Surgery

  the roof (or lamina) of the vertebra with or without removing part of the disc or fusing vertebrae. Unstable areas of the spine may need to be fused with the use of rods and screws. Stenosis can also be treated by a number of other surgeries: Laminotomy...

• Non-operative Spinal Tumor Treatment

  through the use of analgesics (pain medication) or through direct removal or compressed nerves or stabilization of the spine. A pain management consultant may be required to help manage severe pain. To reduce swelling that may occur around the tumor,...

• Lumbar Pain Treatments: Non-Surgical Solutions

  pain. By increasing strength and flexibility of back muscles, weight is better distributed, and less force is placed on the spine. These simple measures often lead to the resolution of the symptoms of lower back pain. If not, you should certainly be...

• From the Depths of the Ocean to the Top of a Mountain

  to the nearest hospital with a possible spinal cord injury. Once stabilized Dr. Neglia started making calls to find the best spine surgeon to repair this young man’s back. Several doctors recommended Dr. Alexander Vaccaro at the Rothman Orthopaedic...

• One Great Idea: Philadelphians' free Q & A with Doctors

  In July, Jefferson University Hospital spine surgeon Alexander Vaccaro threw in his contribution to Philly.com's One Great Idea initiative - a medical town hall meeting, where Philadelphians can ask a panel of doctors anything, cost- and...