The Jupiter Medical Center Spine Program
Back Pain: An Overview
Back pain affects almost everyone at some point in his or her life. Pain can result from a simple wrong movement, inappropriate lifting, a traumatic injury - even a seemingly innocent cough or sneeze. What can be debilitating pain, muscle spasms or stiffness often may be managed with medical treatment or surgery.
For more severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary. Jupiter Medical Center's staff of physicians offers a broad range of non-surgical, therapeutic and surgical options that help back pain patients get back on their feet and on with their daily activities.
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Jupiter Medical Center provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of patients with spinal disorders affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Patients and their families are guided through the diagnosis and education of both operative and nonoperative treatment protocols by our staff, which consists of:
- Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Vascular Surgeons
- Radiologists
- Pain Management Physicians
- Neurosurgeons
- Neurologists
- Physical & Occupational Therapists
- Specially-Trained Nurses
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialists
At the Forefront of Advanced Spinal Care
Jupiter Medical Center's Spine Program offers complete state-of-the-art spine care. Our surgeons perform a full spectrum of the most advanced spine surgery techniques, from minimally invasive surgery to major spinal reconstruction. Some of the conditions treated at Jupiter Medical Center include:
- Spinal Fractures
- Spondylolisthesis
- Herniated Discs
- Inflamed Nerves
- Acute & Chronic Low Back Pain
- Arthritis
- Sports-Related Spine Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Degenerative Disc Conditions
- Osteoporosis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Spinal Stenosis
Advanced Diagnostics & Imaging
Using the latest in diagnostics and imaging technology, Jupiter Medical Center's team of board certified radiologists offers:
- Discograms
- Bone Scans
- MRI
- CT Scan
- Stress Tests
- Myelograms
- X-Ray
- EMG
- Injections
Minimally-Invasive Procedures
In addition to the full spectrum of traditional surgical techniques, in appropriate cases, we also offer video-assisted thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. The devices used to repair the spine have also evolved to offer patients improved quality of life and range of movement after surgery. Benefits of minimally invasive spine procedures include shorter recovery time, less pain, smaller incisions and improved outcomes. Many back surgeries are now done on an outpatient basis, where patients may be up and walking hours after their procedures.
Advanced Spinal Care Procedures
- Kyphoplasty
- Spinal Osteotomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Vertebroplasty
- Percutaneous Lumbar Pedicle Screws
- Cervical Laminoplasty
- Laparoscopic Anterior Lumbar Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Anterior Thoracic Surgery
- Far Lateral Lumbar Discectomy
- Anterior and Posterior Lumbar Fusion
- Spinal Deformity Instrumentation
- Cervical Fusion
- Decompression & Stabilization of Spinal Tumors
- Pedicle Fixation of the Lumbar Spine
Rehabilitation Services
Jupiter Medical Center's rehabilitation staff members are trained to use the latest equipment to create individual rehabilitation programs for back surgery patients.
Pain Management
We understand how chronic pain can affect your quality of life. Our Pain Management Center can help. The staff collaborates with psychologists, physical therapists, nurses, neurologists, radiologists and other specialists to ensure patients can effectively manage their pain. They also offer complementary techniques such as acupuncture and biofeedback to promote healing and relief.
For more information about the comprehensive spine services available at Jupiter Medical Center, call 561-745-5737.
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