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• Cervical Myelopathy Surgery in NYC: Unmatched Expertise

  importantly, our unparalleled quality of care has consistently earned us the highest levels of patient satisfaction. Our Spine department features an elite reputation for exceptional surgical expertise—which means that patients in pursuit of cervical...

• Cervical Myelopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  of your body wear down, causing structural changes that lead to pain. Two degenerative disorders may impact the cervical spine, in particular: spondylosis, the degeneration of the intervertebral discs and facet joints, and myelopathy, the compression of...

• When to Seek Treatment for Cervical Myelopathy in NYC

  How Do Spine Specialists Treat Cervical Myelopathy? Breaking down the words “cervical spondylotic myelopathy” can help affected patients understand their condition. The “cervical” region of the spine consists of seven vertebrae, together known as the...

• 3 Things You May Not Have Known About Spinal Surgery Recovery

  take NSAIDs because those drugs can actually prohibit the formation of bone, which is exactly what needs to happen in the spine surgery recovery process following a fusion. What about side effects?: We can’t talk about medications without also...

• What Is a Cervical Herniated Disc?

  neck muscles and symptoms of a underlying condition? Guessing is not good enough. Understanding the cervical region of your spine can help you detect problems and get to a spine doctor fast before the injury worsens. How do you know if, for example, you...

• Fusion for Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Trauma

  Fusion is a surgical technique in which one or more of the vertebrae of the spine are united together ("fused") so that motion no longer occurs between them. The concept of fusion is similar to that of welding in industry. Spinal fusion surgery,...

• Key Facts About Spinal Fusion To Help You Know Where to Start

  if you or your loved one’s medical evaluation reveals a spinal condition, you should become familiar with key facts about spine surgery. Decompression and spinal fusion surgery have become extremely accessible procedures and Rothman Orthopaedic...

• Brian K. Goldberg, MD

  Dr. Goldberg is a board certified, fellowship trained interventional physiatrist focusing on comprehensive non-surgical spine care. He attended medical school at NYU School of Medicine after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of...

• How to Recognize a Pinched Nerve in the Neck

  nerve in the neck. A pinched nerve may heal over time without any treatment. Still, it is important to understanding this spine condition so you know when to see a specialist. The Spine experts at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have all of the...

• How to Treat a Pinched Nerve in the Neck

  Learn How Spine Specialists Treat Cervical Radiculopathy in NYC So, you have cervical radiculopathy, otherwise known as a pinched nerve in your neck. Now what do you do? In some cases, your body will take care of itself, and the pinched nerve pain will...

• What To Do If You're Wondering, "Do I Need Anterior Fusion Surgery?"

  problem, you’re probably ready to find a solution that will allow you to move on with a healthy, active lifestyle. Your spine is a key player in the health of your nervous system as well as in the structural strength of your entire skeletal frame. If...

• Sciatica Treatment

  refer to a problem with the sciatic nerve itself. The overwhelming majority of cases of sciatica stem from the lower lumbar spine (the L4-L5 and L5-S1 segments). The L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3 nerve roots originate in the spine and come together to form the...

• Top 3 Causes & Treatment Options for Back Stiffness

  We often take our spine for granted until it stops functioning properly, causes us pain, limits our mobility and forces us to make adaptations to the way we live. When the back is injured, it impacts every part of daily life. With age, the spinal...

• 2 Important Reasons to Have Posterior Lumbar Decompression Surgery

  Spinal health is certainly an important component to overall bodily health and function. In fact, the spine has several crucial roles and we rely on it for skeletal support, flexibility of the torso, strength and support for the neck and head and also...

• Jose A. Canseco, MD, PhD

  Dr. Jose A. Canseco is a Harvard educated, Rothman fellowship trained spine surgeon, and an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Canseco specializes in the surgical management of degenerative spine conditions...

• A Step by Step Guide: The Procedure for Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion

  If you are suffering from arm pain or neck pain due to a degenerative condition, a herniated disc or an injury to the spine, it’s time to research the possibility of having a procedure for anterior cervical decompression and fusion. Though a more...

• Spinal Cord Injuries: When Surgery is the Solution

  In this article, we’ll cover some basic information about causes and characteristics of spinal cord conditions, types of spine surgery, and guidelines for how to respond if trauma to the spine occurs. Identifying Types of Spinal Cord Injury What Are...

• 5 Common Questions About Lower Back Pain

  or numbness radiating down your leg, seek a consultation with your physician. What treatment options are available besides spine surgery? The good news for most patients that suffer from low back pain is that their pain will typically resolve with...

• Four Causes of Lower Back Pain in Ridgewood

  caused by both chronic conditions and traumatic injuries. This anatomical area features the five largest vertebrae of the spine, separated by spinal discs. Issues that cause symptoms of pain may affect the spinal vertebrae themselves, the spinal discs,...

• The Best Practice for Cervical Radiculopathy Surgery in NYC

  Receive Exceptional Cervical Spine Care at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Cervical radiculopathy, or a pinched nerve in the neck, can result in burning or sharp pain, “pins and needles” sensations in the fingers or hand, and muscle weakness. In many...