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Surgeons with UPMC Spine Care in Central Pa. include, from left: Dr. Sheela Vivekanandan, Dr. Bryan Bolinger, Dr. John Braca, Dr. William Beutler, Dr. Jerry Robinson, Dr. Bart Thaci and Dr. Vinayak Narayan. PHOTO/UPMC IN CENTRAL PA.
UPMC in Central Pa. offers team approach to spine care
UPMC in Central Pa. has launched a new spine care program using a multi-disciplinary approach.
The program connects patients with a team of experts to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions ranging from spine tumors and scoliosis to back pain and weakness or numbness in the arms and legs, UPMC in Central Pa. said.
“Spine conditions can cause pain or an inability to do everyday tasks, which can severely impact a patient’s quality of life,” said Dr. Bryan Bolinger, neurosurgeon, UPMC Spine Care in Central Pa. “Our goal as a care team is to collaborate with patients on a personalized care plan that will get them back to doing the things they love most.”
UPMC Spine Care in Central Pa. includes eight physicians and six advanced practice providers, and combines experts from neurosurgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine, and pain management to help develop individualized treatment plans for patients. UPMC in Central Pa. said care plans may include exercise, pain management, physical therapy and surgery, including use of robotic techniques.
“The spine is a crucial part of the body that people use each day for sitting, standing and other essential tasks,” said Dr. Jerry Robinson, orthopedic surgeon, UPMC Spine Care in Central Pa. “As a result, many people will seek spine-related medical care at some point during their life.”
David Gibbons, senior vice president, Health Services Division and regional president, UPMC in Central Pa. Added. “There is high demand for spine-related care in central Pennsylvania and our new program is meeting that critical need. Anytime our care teams of specialists and administrative staff come together collaboratively to enhance patient experience is a win. This innovative team-driven approach to spine care will help improve quality of life for central Pa. residents living with spine conditions.”
