At The Spine Institute of Southern New Jersey, we do understand that a getting a better back is like getting your life back. For over fifteen years, we've helped patients achieve pain relief and increased mobility by offering the most advanced and effective treatment for spine disorders and injuries with skilled, compassionate and professional neurosurgical and orthopedic spine care in our convenient outpatient settings. A board-certified neurosurgeon with training in orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Joan O'Shea has dedicated her career to treating spinal disorders.
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Finding the Right Treatment
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If surgery proves to be the best option, you can be confident patients at The Spine Institute of Southern New Jersey are in skilled hands, and cared for by regional leaders in neurological and orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. O'Shea and Dr. Meagher have been trained under the auspices of world class surgeons and medical educators, at internationally renowned neurological, spine care institutions and trauma centers.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
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For patients with cervical disc disease, a number of factors affect the decision as to whether a discectomy and fusion or a disc replacement will be the best treatment. Factors may include but are not limited to the patient's overall health and physical condition, the extent and location of symptoms of the disc disease, and the overall health of surrounding vertebrae and the rest of the spine. Our providers evaluates each patient carefully and confers with the primary care physician to determine the best treatment.
Lumbar Discectomy
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Herniated (protruding) discs of the lumbar (lower back) vertebrae can put pressure on nerves, often causing pain in the back and legs. Surgery may be recommended for patients who have experienced pain for an extended periods of time and have not responded to nonsurgical treatments. In many cases, the condition can be treated successfully by removing only the herniated portion of the disc. Our providers use a minimally invasive technique that enables the disc to be accessed and removed through a small incision in the back.
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Please make sure to bring your photo ID, insurance card(s), and any Workers' Compensation case or No Fault carrier/accident information (if applicable) on your first visit and when you are seen for a new problem if you are an existing patient. Bring any previous diagnostic testing if applicable such as MRI's or X-Rays films or CD's, CT Scans, EMG's that will aid the physician during the evaluation process.
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