Spine and Orthopedic Surgeons in Chelsea, NY

Quality Care Every one of our neck surgeons is an industry leader with years of experience and training. Everything they prescribe to our Chelsea patients is customized and tailor-made. We want every patient’s plan to suit their unique lifestyle and medical history.

Industry Leaders New York Spine Institute is led by Alexandre de Moura, M.D., FAAOS. An internationally recognized leader, de Moura is one of the leading experts in his field. And every spine doctor and back specialist he leads also has decades of experience and training.

Multiple Languages We recognize that the world is globalizing quickly and that that’s okay. Whether you need treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, or Russian, we can find a spinal specialist for you.

SPINE SURGERY & CARE IN CHELSEA, NY

A number of things can cause back pain or neck discomfort. You could have anything from a fracture, a herniated or diseased disc, or even an infection. It can be infuriating when you don’t know the cause. But don’t forget that only doctors like ours can get to the bottom of your problem using science. We’ll use the latest technology and medical techniques to help get you back on your feet in no time.

We know that the prospect of surgery can be scary, costly, and time-consuming. That’s why we only treat it as a last resort. Only a small percentage of patients will end up needing it.  Even when we do perform surgeries, it’s mostly designed to benefit patients who suffer from rare conditions such as pinched nerves, spinal cord compression, or mechanical instability of the spinal cord.

Types of Spinal Surgeries we offer our Chelsea patients:

• Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
• ALIF: Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
• Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
• Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement
• Laminectomy
• Lumbar Disc Microsurgery
• Lumbar Inter-Body Fusion
• Mobi-C Cervical Disc Replacement 
• Spinal Fusion
• Total Disc Replacement
• XLIF: Lateral lumbar Interbody Fusion

 

Best of all: when you come to us, all of our doctors will work to be as be kind, patient, and understanding as possible. And combined with their specialization, they make some of the best spine doctors around. We have served thousands in the Chelsea area and cannot wait to help you.

Alexandre B. de Moura, M.D., FAAOS

Cervical Lumbar Spine Specialist, Medical Director
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Premier Scoliosis Treatment Center of Chelsea 

When a person’s spine curves from side to side instead of front to back, a person develops what is known as scoliosis. While scoliosis is one of the most common spine conditions in America, that doesn’t make it any easier to have. Those with extreme curves in their spine may suffer from a variety of health issues. Patients may even suffer from symptoms such as fatigue or breathing issues, and subsequent poor image.  

Whether your scoliosis is the common idiopathic sort or congenital and iatrogenic type, we can treat it. We treat a wide range of scoliosis patients and conditions. We also even have pediatric as well as adult care. While we have many options, you can always be sure that your doctor will offer you a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach. Our doctors take a fully comprehensive approach to your condition and always provide you with the quality care that you deserve.

If you need surgery in the Chelsea area for your scoliosis condition, then New York Spine Institute is the obvious choice. All of our back and spine surgeons are experts in their field and have the credentials to prove it. They have lectured throughout the world and authored multiple scholarly publications regarding spine disorders. They even regularly perform surgeries at our nationally ranked hospital: The NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases.

For more details, please refer to our Spine 101 section.

Peter Passias, M.D.

Cervical, Lumbar Spine Specialist
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Angel Macagno, M.D.

Cervical, Lumbar, Adult & Pediatric Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Specialist
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ORTHOPEDIC CARE 

At the New York Spine Institute we work to give our Chelsea patients access to the most exceptional orthopedic care possible. Therefore, we have partnered with the expert orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Jeffrey Guttman, M.D and Dr. Salvatore Corso, M.D. We are honored to have these two on our team. Both are very experienced and skilled in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.

We want our Chelsea patients to know that our spine specialists are committed to providing an  unparalleled level of patient care, which covers all aspects of orthopedic and spinal medicine. 

Some of the Orthopedic surgeries we can perform:

• ACL Reconstruction
• Ankle Repair
• Carpal Tunnel
• Debridement
• Hip Surgery
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Microsurgery
• Revision 
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Shoulder Arthroscopy and Decompression
• Shoulder Surgery 
• Soft Tissue Repair
• Trigger Release 

The addition of an orthopedic division allows our center serving Chelsea to provide a shared team approach to all planned surgeries and acute, same day medical needs at our multitude of locations and affiliate hospitals. With the shared vision of Dr. Corso and Guttman, our premier pain management program is able to provide Chelsea patients with the highest possible care for a complete range of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

The New York Spine Institute’s orthopedic surgeons serving Chelsea are open and understanding. Our providers will work with you and figure out which plan of care is best for you. Your specific needs and lifestyle will be taken into consideration during this journey. We believe the best orthopedic care comes from taking a patient-centered approach. Through the use of advanced treatments and expert knowledge, we will help you on your journey to improved health.

JEFFREY GUTTMAN, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon
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SALVATORE CORSO, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon & Co-director of the Orthopedic Surgery at Mercy Medical Center
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DIAGNOSIS OF YOUR BACK PAIN

When you come to see one of our neck specialists, they’ll listen closely to your symptoms, run any necessary tests, and answer any questions. They won’t use witchcraft and they won’t use magic. Just medical best practices and science. Once they have gathered all their information, they’ll use their training to make a diagnoses and recommend a personalized neck pain treatment. Don’t feel as if you have to suffer through your neck pain or back pain! Call us at New York Spine Institute to get yourself on the possible road to recovery. We are the best option in the Chelsea area!

Despite the fact that humans share most of their DNA, we are all incredibly different. Nobody’s anatomy, lifestyle, and medical history are exactly alike. Even two people with the same condition will probably end up having different treatments. Your recommended treatment could range from anywhere between bracing to surgical intervention. But don’t worry. We understand that nobody wants to have surgery and thus always treat it as a last resort.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Are you one of the millions of of American adults who suffer from chronic back pain? If you are, you probably want to know your treatment options are with us. And luckily, we offer many to those living in the Chelsea area. 

We offer our Chelsea patient treatment options, which include:• Injection therapies• Radiofrequency procedures• Spinal cord stimulation• Intrathecal device implementation• State-of-the-art fluoroscopy and endoscopy for great accuracy and precision• Ketamine infusion therapy for treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes such as CRPS.

Each of our specialists has expertise in the latest diagnostics, medical treatments and advanced technologies in nearly every pain-related condition.*

Spinal Conditions we can help treat include:

• Arthritis
• Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
• Chordoma
• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
• Herniated Disc
• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Radiculopathies 
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis
• Idiopathic Scoliosis
• Neuromusclar Scoliosis
• Degenerative Scoliosis
• Congenital Scoliosis
• Shoulder & Arm Pain
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylolysis
• Sport Injuries 
• Tumors of the Spine
• Intramedullary Tumors
• Extradural Tumors
• Intradural – Extramedullary Tumors

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Unfortunately, successful surgery doesn’t usually end in automatic total recovery. Even patients who undergo minimally invasive surgeries will likely require physical therapy afterwards. By completing a physical therapy regime, you may be able to help decrease pain, restore function, and limit future disability. We particularly recommend post-operational physical therapy to our Chelsea patients with active lifestyles. If you are regularly putting strain on your neck or back, you will want to recover as soon as possible.

Thankfully, our Chelsea patients now also have access to our world-class licensed physical therapist – Michael Friar. Under his guidance, you’ll learn exercises based around stretching, modalities, and manual therapy. You’ll also work on also proper body mechanics and postural awareness. When you’re at home, you can go through your personalized routine. But when you’re in our office, you’ll  have access to our world-class cardio and weight machines. Using these, you’ll be able to improve your strength and endurance. All of these exercises will lead you on a better path to recovery and possibly even prevent future injury.

The first step in our process is an evaluation by one of our licensed physical therapists. They will assess your current level of function and pain intensity. They will also consider your lifestyle. Then, our resident Michael Friar, D.P.T. will everything into account to suggest the best treatment options available. He will always focus on specializing your back pain treatment and setting realistic goals.

Michael Friar, D.P.T.

Physical Therapist
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IMAGING SERVICES FOR CHELSEA PATIENTS

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine was invented in 1977 and has since revolutionized medical practices everywhere. It is a useful, non-invasive, and safe way to help diagnose conditions. Our MRI machine gives our neck doctors the tools that they need to analyze your bones and soft tissue anatomy.

New York Spine Institute has state of the art and technologically advanced diagnostic tools. In addition to our 1.5 MRI system, we also have a Digital Radiography (DX) x-ray.

Our high-field short bore 1.5 MRI system supports many clinical situations. It will can our neck doctors look at the spine, brain, abdomen, pelvis, shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, wrist, ankle, or even the foot of our Chelsea patients.

New York Spine Institute’s brand-new GE 1.5 system will also provide our physicians with their best images yet. With this system, our back surgeons will be able to see high-quality and detailed pictures of your condition. That way, they can try to more accurately diagnose and eventually treat your back pain.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses magnetism and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body. It is used all over the world to diagnose multiple conditions. That is because it is extremely safe, non-invasive, and helpful to physicians. Many times, an MRI scan will pick up the presence of a certain disease when other tools such as x-rays cannot.

We know that doctor’s visits can be scary but we don’t think they should be. We want you to feel comfortable and confident in our office. That is why we have made our office as relaxing as possible. We have relaxing music, earplugs, and even sleeping masks.

New York Spine Institute is even outfitted with its own digital radiology department. In this part of our practice, the images are digitized and radiologists can analyze bone and soft tissue. As part of this, we also offer Longth Length Imaging (LLI) for proper scoliosis assessment.

*The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment will vary by patient and condition. New York Spine Institute does not guarantee certain results.

Alexandra Inglima

MRI Technologist
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Providing Our Chelsea Patients The Care They Need

So next time you need neck pain treatment or are suffering from back pain, make New York Spine Institute in Chelsea  your first choice. We are the most respected spine practice in the Chelsea area and have the experience to show for it. All of our care is fully comprehensive and will be administered with the utmost care. We fully believe that your success is also ours. Contact your spine or back specialist today and we will help you start on your road to recovery.