Philadelphia – Temple University Health System today announced the opening of The Temple Spine Center at Jeanes on the campus of Jeanes Hospital, offering patients a complete range of non-surgical and surgical services for the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders.
Over the past decade, the number of Americans with impaired function due to back or neck problems has been on the rise, according to the American Medical Association. “This increase has created a need for specialized, multidisciplinary spine care,” said F. Todd Wetzel, MD, Director of the new Spine Center.
“Our philosophy reflects a comprehensive approach to spine care,” Wetzel said. “Many spine problems can be managed successfully without surgery, which is why we are equipped to provide a wide variety of non-surgical or pre-surgical options. These include pain management, physical therapy, and short- and long-term rehabilitation care.”
Specialists can also help patients work through self-care and lifestyle management issues that affect their spine problems, such as exercise, proper use of medication, and weight control.
“The goal is to return patients to their daily routines and a satisfactory quality of life,” said Wetzel.
For patients who do require surgery, the Spine Center is staffed and equipped to provide a full range of surgical services, including spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, and innovative procedures such as microdiscectomy and X-Stop surgery to alleviate sciatica.
“The Temple Spine Center at Jeanes represents the next step in the evolution of Jeanes Hospital as we begin offering a wider range of specialty services – including stroke care and expanded vascular and bariatric surgery programs,” said Linda Grass, CEO of Jeanes Hospital.
For information about the Temple Spine Center at Jeanes, call 215-728-3330.
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