Spine and Orthopedic Surgeons in Manhattan

When people experience neck or back pain, then it is wise to visit a back doctor to discover the cause of their suffering. Some causes can be the result of an injury like a fracture, but then others might be developed in infancy, like scoliosis. When you make an appointment with New York Spine Institute in Manhattan, NY, you’re trusting back specialists with decades of expertise. Our spine doctors are respectively trained to work with superior technologies to diagnose and treat individuals suffering from back or neck pain.*

Our spine specialists in Manhattan prefer conservative back pain treatment methods unless the circumstances unquestionably require back surgery. If you need surgery, our spine surgeon will consult with your condition and go over the whole procedure in detail. Some surgeries are executed to repair spinal cord compression, pinched nerves or mechanical instability of the spinal cord.*

Types of Spinal Surgeries we offer our Manhattan 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

When you need to get a consultation for your back or neck pain, don’t wait, make an appointment with New York Spine Institute in Manhattan, NY. Our trusted board-certified orthopedic surgeons make every effort to quickly and efficiently provide you with a diagnosis to get you on the road to recovery. Most patients in the greater New York City area can successfully undergo conservative treatment methods that will work for them, others do have to obtain back surgery.* These non-invasive methods include lifestyle changes, yoga, physical therapy, or chiropractic care. Our back and neck specialists will work together with you to choose the correct treatment path. *

ALEXANDRE B. DE MOURA, M.D., FAAOS

Cervical Lumbar Spine Specialist, Medical Director
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In the search for an orthopedic spine surgeon near me? At the New York Spine Institute, our team of highly experienced physicians and surgeons have partnered with world-class orthopedic surgeons.  Our team is committed to providing our Manhattan patients with the most comprehensive orthopedic care and treatment. Both doctors are highly skilled and trained in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine and together with our spine specialists give focus to providing patients with the highest quality of orthopedic care.         

 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 

 With our focus on our unique approach to planned surgeries and on providing same day medical needs to patients at our multiple locations and our affiliate hospitals, the team here at New York Spine has been recognized time and time again in the industry.  The pain management programs we offer afford our Manhattan patients specialized care and treatment they need for a number of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

At the New York State Institute our team stands ready to meet the orthopedic needs of all our patients and are committed to meeting all their personal needs.  During your consultation visit with our team we will collect pertinent data we need to design a personalized treatment plan that meets with your individual needs and helps you to once again reclaim your quality of life. 

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We offer exceptional pain management in Manhattan, NY, by our fellowship-trained neck and back doctors. It’s not unusual for our patients to visit our spine specialists for back or neck pain treatment especially because literally millions of Americans will endure some variety of bodily pain at one time or another.

In order to provide our patients the best in affordable care, our back and neck doctors undergo thorough training in the most advanced technologies, medical treatment methods, and medical diagnostics for back and neck pain-related issues.*

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

We offer Manhattan residents 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.

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

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is useful for diagnosing many conditions. It is safe and noninvasive, and helps NYSI to uphold its mission of treating patients with comfort. The digital radiology department allows the radiologist to analyze images for bone and soft tissue anatomy. NYSI diagnostic imaging provides individualized care as well as state-of-the-art diagnostics.

The professionals at NYSI in Manhattan, NY are always adapting to the ever-changing technologies. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) aids in the analysis of different medical conditions. It’s a harmless and efficient process that gives us a well-defined diagnosis.* The radiologists in our digital radiology department use MRIs to analyze the pictures of bone and soft tissue anatomy. NYSI advanced diagnostic imaging supplies us with the possibility to correctly prescribe personalized attention to our patients.

New York Spine Institute uses technologically advanced diagnostic imaging: a high field short bore 1.5T MRI system and Digital Radiography (DX) x-ray for our patients in Manhattan, NY.

The high field short bore 1.5T MRI system can be used in a wide range of clinical applications including but not limited to MRI’s of the Spine, Brain, Abdomen, Pelvis, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Ankle, and Foot. *

New York Spine Institute’s new GE 1.5T system provides our spine doctors with sharp, precise images of anatomy and pathology to support their assessment of an extensive range of musculoskeletal disorders.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has shown to be a particularly safe and beneficial tool allowing doctors to identify different back and neck conditions. It utilizes magnetism and radio waves to construct exact images. Our physicians then evaluate these images for specific diseases or other issues. MRI works when other types of methods, like x-ray, ultrasound, or CT (Computed Tomography), do not succeed.*

We aim to deliver world-class back, neck and spine treatment by making sure you are as comfortable as possible during your visit. We offer the choice of music, earplugs, and a sleeping mask to help you feel at home.

Our radiologists in our digital radiography department make use of advanced digitized photos of bone and soft tissue anatomy when they identify different conditions. A scoliosis diagnosis is determined through the use of Long Length Imaging (LLI).

*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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