Introducing Joseph Spine Institute’s New Endoscopic Spine Center of Excellence

13 Sep 2024 Back Pain, Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Endoscopy, Kyphoplasty, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Outpatient, Pain Management, Revision Surgery, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spine News

Innovative Leaders in Minimally Invasive Spine Care: Introducing Joseph Spine Institute’s (JSI) New Endoscopic Spine Center of Excellence

Joseph Spine Institute, a leading provider of comprehensive spine care services, is proud to announce the opening of its new Endoscopic Spine Center. Above all, the center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques.

Tampa’s Endoscopic Center of Excellence

The Endoscopic Spine Center, founded by Dr. Samuel Joseph, is the latest addition to Joseph Spine Institute’s range of services and represents a significant advancement in spine care. With endoscopic spine surgery, patients can benefit from smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, faster recovery times, and less postoperative pain than traditional open spine surgery, as a result patient outcomes and financial expenditure is positively affected.   The center isstaffed by the best board-certified spine surgeons who are trained in the latest endoscopic techniques, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care.

According to Dr. Samuel Joseph, Founder of Joseph Spine Institute, “The opening of our Endoscopic Spine Center represents a significant milestone for our practice. We are proud to be at the forefront of spine care, and we are committed to providing our patients with the most advanced and effective treatments available.”

Key Benefits of Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Key features and benefits of endoscopic spine surgery include:

  • Minimally Invasive: Endoscopic spine surgery requires smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgeries, resulting in less damage to surrounding muscles and tissues. This often leads to reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery times.
  • Precise Visualization: The high-definition camera on the endoscope provides magnified, detailed images of the spine, allowing the surgeon to precisely navigate and perform the necessary procedures with accuracy.
  • Targeted Treatment: Endoscopic spine surgery enables surgeons to target specific areas of the spine while sparing healthy tissue, minimizing the risk of complications and maximizing the effectiveness of the treatment.
  • Reduced Blood Loss: The minimally invasive nature of endoscopic spine surgery typically results in less blood loss during the procedure, reducing the need for blood transfusions and lowering the risk of complications associated with excessive bleeding.
  • Customized Approach: Endoscopic spine surgery can be tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient, with procedures ranging from simple discectomies to more complex spinal fusions, depending on the underlying spinal condition.
  • Improved Function: Less healing time. Surgeons often do not have to cut through muscles to complete the procedure, leading to less tissue damage, minimal pain and a quicker recovery.

Offering a Wide Range of Endoscopic Spine Procedures

Endoscopic spine surgery, like many minimally invasive spine procedures, is a versatile technique used to treat various spinal disorders and conditions causing back pain or nerve dysfunction.

Determining if you’re a suitable candidate for endoscopic spine surgery depends on factors such as your symptoms, how they affect your daily life, your overall health, and other considerations.

However, due to the benefits of minimally invasive procedures, such as lower blood loss, smaller incisions, and quicker recovery times, endoscopic spine surgery can often be an option for patients who are too ill or frail for traditional open surgery.

For those who are eligible, endoscopic spine surgery can potentially treat conditions including:

  • Degenerative Disc Disease: This condition involves the gradual deterioration and stiffening of spinal discs with age, exacerbated by factors like tissue damage, repetitive strain, obesity, improper lifting, sports injuries, and accidents.
  • Disc Herniation: Also known as a herniated disc, this occurs when a damaged disc bulges and presses on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing pain. It can be treated with an endoscopic discectomy, where the protruding portion or the entire disc is removed and possibly replaced with an artificial disc.
  • Spinal Stenosis: This condition involves the narrowing of the spinal canal due to bone spurs, which irritate the spinal cord or nerves. Lumbar spinal stenosis affects the lower back, while cervical spinal stenosis affects the neck.
  • Spinal Instability: Endoscopic spinal fusion can correct this by using medical hardware to permanently join an unstable vertebra to a stable one.
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Congenital Spinal Deformities
  • Traumatic Injuries: This includes injuries to the vertebrae, soft tissues, or spinal column.
  • Spinal Tumors

Endoscopic spine surgery offers a less invasive alternative with numerous benefits for suitable patient

The opening of the Endoscopic Spine Center is a reflection of Joseph Spine Institute’s commitment to innovation and excellence in spine care. The center will provide patients with the most advanced endoscopic techniques, ensuring that they receive the best possible care for their spine conditions.

For more information about the Endoscopic Spine Center or to schedule a consultation, please visit the Joseph Spine Institute website or call (813) 534-6269.

About Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr.

Dr. Samuel Joseph

Founder, Joseph Spine Institute

Dr. Joseph is the founder of Joseph Spine Institute and the International Spine Foundation. He is dedicated to pioneering minimally invasive, outpatient surgical procedures. Dr. Joseph is at the forefront of endoscopic spine surgery and a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dr. Joseph’s practice includes the specialized, conservative, and surgical care of patients. Treatment includes therapeutic injections, disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric spinal disorders. 

Dr. Joseph has used his training and experience to become a leader nationwide on revision surgery for patients who have experienced failed surgery in the past. These patients have traveled to see Dr. Joseph not only from the Tampa Bay area, but from other areas of Florida and across the country as well.

About Joseph Spine Institute

 Joseph Spine Institute (JSI) was founded in 2016 by Dr. Samuel Joseph. He has assembled a comprehensive team of highly skilled spine specialists that are devoted to offering the highest level of spine care available today. He has also strategically partnered with some of the most innovative leaders in the spine care industry today in order to bring our patients the latest in technology, products and resources.

From state-of-the-art technology, to alternate therapies and interventional pain management treatments our industry leading spine care practice offers our patients a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of spinal conditions. Our highly-trained surgeons offer an integrated approach to patients that includes surgical and non-surgical options such as pain management and physical therapy.

 

 

 

Introducing Dr. Sean Kelly: Leading Spine Surgeon Joins Joseph Spine Institute in Tampa and Wesley Chapel

31 Jan 2024 Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Endoscopy, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Pain Management, Revision Surgery, Sciatica, Spine News

Joseph Spine Institute (JSI) proudly announces the arrival of Dr. Sean Kelly, a highly esteemed dual fellowship-trained adult and pediatric spine surgeon. Dr. Kelly is set to lead the Wesley Chapel Spine Center and extend his expertise to the Tampa office, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.

Internship in General Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville

Originally hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Kelly’s academic journey has been marked by excellence. He graduated cum laude with a BA in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Assumption College, where he also excelled in baseball and swimming. Dr. Kelly continued his education at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, VA, and completed an Internship in General Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville.

Accolades and Achievements for Dr. Sean Kelly in Orthopedic Surgery Residency

During his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, FL, Dr. Kelly garnered recognition for his exceptional abilities. He was nominated for the prestigious 2021 David C. Leach Award by ACGME, selected as Chief Resident for the 2019-2020 academic year, and named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2019 Florida Resident of the Year Award.

Expertise in Spinal Deformity and Fusionless Techniques

Dr. Kelly pursued specialized training in Pediatric Spinal Deformity at The University of British Columbia’s BC Children’s Hospital, where he honed his skills in complex spinal deformity and Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering (AVBT). His journey continued at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, where he completed a fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Spine and Neurosurgery, gaining expertise in degenerative disorders, tumors, and trauma.

Dr. Sean Kelly’s Innovative Approach to Spine Surgery and Patient Care

Dr. Kelly is at the forefront of innovative spinal surgery techniques, including navigation-guided and robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement. These technologies enhance precision, accuracy, and predictability in surgical procedures. Beyond surgical intervention, Dr. Kelly offers a range of nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy and spinal injections, reflecting his commitment to holistic patient care.

Dedication to Patient Well-being and Individualized Treatment

Specializing in degenerative spine conditions, spinal abnormalities, and trauma-related disorders, Dr. Kelly is dedicated to providing customized care that considers total body health and emotional wellness. His practice encompasses the treatment of adult, young adult, and pediatric spine disorders, reflecting his commitment to addressing a broad spectrum of patient needs.

A Passion for Fitness, Fishing, and Family

Outside the operating room, Dr. Kelly enjoys an active lifestyle with his family. Whether staying fit, engaging in deep-sea fishing, exploring theme parks, or savoring great cuisine with friends and family, Dr. Kelly embodies a holistic approach to life that aligns seamlessly with his patient care philosophy.

Joseph Spine Institute is honored to welcome Dr. Sean Kelly to the team, confident that his expertise and commitment to patient well-being will significantly enhance the spine care services provided at both the Wesley Chapel and Tampa locations.

Astounding New Developments in Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

23 Oct 2023 Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Endoscopy, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Revision Surgery, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spine News , , , , , ,

Joseph Spine Institute, spearheaded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr. Is excited to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Spineology, a leading innovator in spine surgery technologies.

Spineology’s Pioneer Project has brought forth a paradigm shift in the world of endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery, taking it to an entirely new level.
About the Pioneer Project:
The Pioneer project is the result of a cutting-edge partnership that has redefined the boundaries of endoscopic spine surgery. Spineology and Joseph Spine Institute, spearheaded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr. have united to develop innovative products and technologies, achieving a level of precision, minimally invasiveness, and safety previously unattainable in this field.

Key Achievements: Through the relentless dedication and shared vision of our teams, the Pioneer project has introduced ultra minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery to the forefront of medical science. This transformative achievement promises improved patient experiences, shorter recovery times, and reduced post-operative discomfort, setting a new standard for spine surgery globally.

The Power of Collaboration: Spineology’s reputation for excellence and unwavering commitment to innovation, combined with the visionary leadership of Dr. Samuel A. Joseph and the Joseph Spine Institute, has culminated in a revolutionary leap forward in the realm of spine surgery.

Expressing Our Gratitude: We extend our profound appreciation to the teams at Spineology, Joseph Spine Institute, and Dr. Samuel A. Joseph for their unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions. This partnership has not only advanced the frontiers of medical science but has also made a profound impact on patients seeking minimally invasive spine surgery.

A Legacy of Innovation: Spineology is consistently at the forefront of technological advancements in spine surgery. Testing and re-testing. Imagining and re-imagining. Continually enhancing what spine surgeons will be capable of tomorrow, by revolutionizing the tools they hold in their hands, today. Because when patients trust you with their spine, trusting in your hands is essential. And trusting what’s in your hands is absolutely vital. You can’t wait for the future to provide the latest and greatest. That’s why we have and always will bring you tomorrow’s tools, today.

The Future of Spine Surgery: The Pioneer project represents our shared commitment to reshaping the landscape of spine surgery. This achievement is not merely about cutting-edge technology; it is about transforming the lives of patients and setting a new gold standard in medical care. We invite you to celebrate this remarkable achievement and stay updated with our ongoing journey to pioneer the future of minimally invasive spine surgery.

4K Video Imaging Platform is a State-of-the-Art Visualization Solution for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

27 Jul 2023 Back Pain, Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Revision Surgery, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spine News

New State-of-the-Art Platform for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery 

Joseph Spine Institute partners with pioneers of emerging spine care technology which brings state-of-the-art procedures to Tampa Bay and to our patients. Offering new hope and a transformative leap forward in spinal surgery.

Dr. Joseph continues to pioneer new techniques for minimally invasive spine surgery by implementing cutting edge techniques and utilizing a brilliant new 4K video imaging and integrated video recording to enhance the spine surgeon’s visualization experience. Viseon’s new 4k video platform, MaxView® 4K, improves surgical efficiency and safety across all minimally invasive spine procedures. 

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4 Stretches to Alleviate Sciatica and Lower Back Pain

29 Apr 2020 Back Pain, Sciatica, Spine News , ,

Let’s be honest, the self-quarantine we are all under can be a pain…literally. More specifically the lack of movement and sitting around for weeks can aggravate lower back pain and sciatica nerve pain. People with sciatica can see a worsening of the symptom and many will develop it during this time.

Exercise and stretching can be useful in helping prevent or alleviating sciatica and manage lower back pain while we are sequestered at home during this pandemic. It is important to enter into the exercises slowly and carefully to eliminate the risk of further injury while you are home. 

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4 Ways to Alleviate the Pain of Sciatica and Protect Your Back and Spine During the Pandemic

21 Apr 2020 Back Pain, Pain Management, Sciatica, Spine News

A sedentary lifestyle can cause or aggravate sciatica.

During this pandemic when we are adhering to the “shelter in place” order people are sitting for much longer periods of time with little to no exercise or activity. This can wreck havoc on your spine and overall physical health of your body.

People who sit for long periods and are physically inactive are more likely to develop sciatica, compared with active people.  A big reason for this is that sitting compresses your spine and discs, which – depending on your’s spines condition – may irritate a spinal nerve root. Another reason is that sitting may put pressure on the sciatic nerve directly, as in the case of piriformis syndrome.

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3 Simple Exercises to Relieve Lower Back Pain

10 May 2017 Back Pain, Pain Management, Sciatica, Spine News , , ,

When experiencing low back pain, the natural response may be to take it easy and sit on the couch. This could possibly be the worst thing you can do to help relieve back pain. A regular routine of lower back exercises may help patients avoid stiffness and weakness, minimize the recurrence of lower back pain, and lessen the severity and extent of possible future episodes of low back pain.

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