Thursday, September 30, 2010

Back and Spine Center at Martin Memorial Inaugural Lecture, Screening Event a Success

The Back and Spine Center at Martin Memorial recently held its inaugural lecture and screening event. Designed to provide information on back and spine problems, the event drew nearly 60 people.

The lecture was presented on Sept. 25 by Drs. John Afshar, John Robinson and John Viola, neurosurgeons at the Back and Spine Center, who provided information on a wide array of back and spine issues. After the lecture, 46 people were screened by three Martin Memorial physical therapists and three neurosurgical physician assistants from the Back and Spine Center.

The Back and Spine Center at Martin Memorial, which was officially launched Sept. 7, is the premier comprehensive neurosurgery center on the Treasure Coast. Located at 509 Riverside Drive on the Martin Memorial Medical Center campus in Stuart, the Back and Spine Center features three board-certified neurosurgeons, as well as a team of clinical support staff that includes physician assistants and a physical therapist.

Together, they are able to diagnose and treat patients suffering from back and spine pain – as well as complex conditions of the brain – with a wide variety of minimally invasive procedures and non-surgical treatment options.

The Back and Spine Center also features a rapid referral system that can help patients get an appointment to see a neurosurgeon quickly, or with a physician assistant the same day. Diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, and CT and MRI scans are coordinated through the center for a quick turnaround.

The neurosurgeons at the Back and Spine Center offer the latest minimally invasive surgical treatments that are designed for shorter hospital stays, faster healing and fewer complications. Assisted by sophisticated computers, the neurosurgeons can reconstruct spinal columns, insert artificial discs, repair fractures and relieve pinched nerves. They also utilize the latest technologies for surgical treatment of tumors and other conditions affecting the brain.

Not all back and spine issues require surgery. Non-surgical options include on-site physical therapy along with referrals for pain management, holistic services, and diet and nutritional counseling. Each patient leaves with a comprehensive and customized treatment plan.

For more information, call the Back and Spine Center at (772) 288-5862 or visit BackandSpineFL.com.

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