Comprehensive care for spine surgery, scoliosis treatment, back pain treatment & physical therapy
OUR OFFICE SERVING IRVINGTON, NEW YORK
Sometimes when you have neck pain or back problems, life can seem extra difficult. But don’t worry. You don’t have to suffer through it. Come down to New York Spine Institute for expert care from back doctors with years of experience. We serve the greater Irvington area and can’t wait until you become one of our patients. Because when you come here, you’ll receive the quality care you deserve.
Your board-certified doctor will always listen to your concerns, answer any questions, and give you the care you need. They will give you a customized and tailor-made plan that suits your lifestyle and medical history. We want to be there to start you on the road to recovery.
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
Whether you need treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, or Russian, we can find a spinal specialist for you.
SPINE SURGERY & CARE IN IRVINGTON, NY
There are a myriad of conditions that can cause back pain or neck discomfort. You could have anything from a fracture, a herniated or diseased disc, or even an infection. While it may seem like a mystery, always remember 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.
Thankfully, only a small percentage of patients will end up needing surgery. We know it’s scary, costly, and time-consuming. That’s why we only treat it as a last resort. 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 Irvington patients:
All of our spine-doctors are board certified and ready to give you the quality care our Irvington patients deserve. They all also work to be kind, patient, and understanding. They’ll use their specialization and years of advanced training to give you the best treatment possible. We have served thousands in the Irvington area and cannot wait to help you.
Scoliosis occurs when a person’s spine curves from side to side instead of front to back. While it is one of the most common spine conditions, that doesn’t make it any easier to have. It is an extremely varied condition. Not everybody who has it will necessarily need treatment. Those with extreme curves in their spine, however, may suffer from a variety of health issues. Patients may suffer from every from fatigue to breathing issues. They could even suffer from image issues as a result.
If you need scoliosis treatment in The Irvington area, then New York Spine Institute is the obvious choice. No matter your age or what type of scoliosis you have, we can treat you. We offer pediatric and adult care as well as treatment both the degenerative and common idiopathic type of scoliosis. We’ll take a fully comprehensive approach to your condition and always provide you with the quality care that you deserve.
Since treatment is highly individualized, it is hard to estimate what you may need. But if you need surgery, then New York Spine Institute will have you in good hands. 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, refer to our Spine 101 section.
Angel Macagno, M.D.
Cervical, Lumbar, Adult & Pediatric Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Specialist Schedule Your Appointment
ORTHOPEDIC CARE
Our Irvington patients deserve access to the best possible orthopedic care. That is why we, at the New York Spine Institute have teamed up with some exceptional orthopedic surgeons who are successful in the fields of orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.
The New York Spine Institute’s spine specialists are here to ensure that Irvington patients receive the highest quality care, which spans from 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 has allowed our center to provide a shared team approach. This approach is utilized for all planned surgeries and emergent, same day medical needs at our various locations and affiliate hospitals. Our team’s shared perspective is what allows our renowned pain management program to provide such exceptional levels of care to our Irvington patients. We are ready to provide care for a wide range of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Our orthopedic surgeons serving Irvington are understanding and experienced professionals. We understand every patient is unique. We are here to listen to your questions on concerns. Our professionals can tailor consultations and treatments to meet the needs of our patients. Exceptional orthopedic care, where patients feel comfortable is of the utmost importance. Our top of the line treatments and expansive knowledge will help Irvington patients take back their health.
If you are experiencing back pain or neck pain and live in the Irvington area, then don’t suffer through it. Call us at New York Spine Institute. 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. Once they have gathered all their information, they’ll use their training to make a diagnoses and recommend a personalized neck pain treatment. No witchcraft. No magic. Just medical best practices and science.
Despite the fact that humans share most of our 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 surgery. But don’t worry. We understand that nobody wants to have surgery and thus always treat it as a last resort.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Suffering from chronic back pain? You’re not alone. According to The United States Center for Disease Control, most American adults do. And The NYSI has a full range of treatment options for its Irvington patients.
At New York Spine Institute we want to make sure our patients receive the best care possible. As a result, we only hire the best and most qualified physicians.
All of them have had advanced fellowships for interventional pain management procedures, spine care, and sports medicine. As giants in their field, they make sure to keep up on the latest medical treatments, diagnostics, and technologies of the matter.
We offer Irvington 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.
When your surgery is over, one of the best things you can do for your health is to enroll in physical therapy. Even if your surgery was minimally invasive, you can’t simply expect to feel better right away. When you add physical therapy to your recovery program, you’ll be able to aid your movement and mobility, decrease pain, restore function, and limit disability. If you’re in a job that requires you to put constant strain on your neck or back, that may be especially important to you.
Thankfully, our patients in the Irvington, NY area now 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. And when you’re in our office, you’ll also have access to our world-class cardio and weight machines. Using these, you’ll be able to build 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 functionality and pain intensity. They will also consider your lifestyle. Then, our resident Michael Friar, D.P.T. will take all of that into account to suggest treatment options available. He will always focus on specializing your back pain treatment and setting realistic goals.
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 Irvington 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.
Providing Our White Plains Patients The Care The Need
Nobody deserves to suffer through back pain or a neck injury. It can make life difficult, slow, and even debilitating. If you are struggling, just know that there is hope! Call us today and we’ll get you on the path of recovery. We are one of the best and most trusted spine surgery practices in the New York City area with the technology, staff, and experience to back it up. With us, you’ll be in good hands.
