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Diagnostics & Treatment

Effective treatment of spinal injuries, chronic pain or other disorders of the spine begins with a complete evaluation and precise diagnosis to determine the source of each patient’s symptoms and condition. Shore Medical Center's Spine Program patients are thoroughly evaluated by a physician, often utilizing sophisticated neuroradiological and other advanced electrodiagnostic techniques, to determine whether he or she is a candidate for surgery and/or other non-surgical care. The Spine Program's approach ensures an evaluation that effectively addresses the unique healthcare the needs of each individual patient. Conditions Treated:

  • Herniated discs
  • Degenerative diseases of the spine
  • Tumors of the spine
  • Spinal arthritis
  • Spinal fractures
  • Spinal stenosis

Treatments:

  • Artificial disc replacement
  • Discography
  • Endoscopic spine surgery
  • Fusions (anterior and posterior)
  • Microsurgery of the brain and spinal cord
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Nerve conduction studies
  • Radiofrequency procedures
  • Spinal reconstruction
Shore Awarded Accreditation by the Joint Commission for Lumbar and Cervical Spine Surgery
Shore Medical Center's Lumbar and Cervical Spine Surgery programs have earned the Gold Seal of...   Read More »
Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery education programs provide comprehensive educational opportunities to learn more about the disciplines that will be involved in your care at Shore. Meet with nurses, physical therapists, social workers and discharge planners. Sessions are designed to educate you about each phase of your surgery and recovery.Joint Replacement Education ProgramFirst and third Mondays of the month, or second Wednesday of each month. To register for the class, call 609-653-4600 and select option 4.Date: Mondays, Feb. 6 and 20, or Wednesday, Feb 8. Time: 10 a.m. Mondays or 5 p.m. WednesdaysFee: Free
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Thu Feb 9th, 4:00pm
Shore Medical Center
609-653-4600
Back in Action - Disk Replacement at Shore Memorial gets Results
When the topic of nutrition arises, the word “ artificial” is a red flag. But when the subject is an eurosurgery, synthetics are often preferred. Artificial spinal discs made of surgical-grade...   Read More »
Shore Medical Center’s Advanced Spine and Orthopedic Institute at Shore Offers Community Consultation
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Winter can cause major aches and pains in a person’s body, especially their lower back. With this in mind, Shore Medical Center's Advanced Spine & Orthopedic Institute will host a special...   Read More »
Guiding the Way to Healthcare Excellence at the Shore!
The Lightkeeper’s Society is a special donor recognition program that honors the outstanding commitment of donors who give $5,000 or more annually in support of exceptional healthcare at Shore...   Learn More »
Inside the OR: Shoulder Surgery to Repair the Labrum - Part 2
Because the shoulder is the most complex and unstable joint in the body, it can get injured easily. Many surgeries have been developed to repair the muscles, connective tissue or damaged joints that...   Watch Video »

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