Dr. Samuel Joseph honored by HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital with Award of Distinction Nomination

27 Oct 2023 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Foundation, Spine News , , , , ,

TAMPA, Fla. (October 23, 2023) – HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital recently honored their recipients of the annual Awards of Distinction, part of an HCA Healthcare legacy to recognize those who exemplify the values and commitment to the company’s mission, which is the care and improvement of human life. The 2023 recipients were selected from more than 30 nominations across the division and include:

• Dr. Samuel Joseph, Jr., Frist Humanitarian Award Physician Enterprise Finalist

• Mary Frances Holmes, Excellence in Nursing Award Facility Recipient

“Each of these recipients is remarkable in their commitment to our purpose and our patients,” said HCA Healthcare West Florida Division President Jyric Sims. “We are honored to have Dr. Samuel Joseph, Jr. and Mary Frances Holmes as part of our West Florida Division team.

Named in honor of Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., the Frist Humanitarian Award was started in 1971 to honor individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer efforts and is given to one colleague, one volunteer and one physician each year. HCA Healthcare later added the Excellence in Nursing Award Compassionate Care, Excellence in Nursing Award Professional Mentorship and Innovators Award to recognize the importance these attributes play as healthcare has evolved.

Dr. Samuel Joseph, Jr., Frist Humanitarian Award Physician Enterprise Finalist

He is the living embodiment of another popular Dr. Frist statement according to South Tampa Hospital CEO Sonia Wellman: “Take care of the patient and everything else will follow.” Dr. Samuel Joseph has dedicated his career to improving the lives of individuals with spinal deformity, through pioneering endoscopic surgical approaches, specializing in surgical revision, serving as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and volunteering his time and talents, first to the Butterfly Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing deformity focused academic spine surgeons and surgical teams to developing countries and then launching the International Spine Foundation (ISF). Through ISF, Dr. Joseph raised funds and led a mission to the Dominican Republic where his group of volunteer doctors and residents completed 17 surgeries for patients who had no hope for treatment otherwise. He and his family are also active member of the Make a Wish Found where he was the recently presenting sponsor for the 10th Annual Walk for Wishes Tampa that raised $156,000 to grant wishes for 20 children in Tampa Bay.

About HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

Located in the heart of South Tampa, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is a full service 374-bed acute care hospital focused on personalized care. Services include emergency care at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, West Tampa Hospital and Central Tampa Emergency, accredited Comprehensive Bariatric (weight loss) Center of Excellence, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, orthopedic and spine care, hyperbaric wound care, cardiac catheterization lab and advanced cardiac imaging. Its secondary campus, HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, is recognized for the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, a destination program dedicated to meeting the endocrine surgical needs of patients with tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. Additionally, the West Tampa campus provides emergency care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services and inpatient substance abuse care. HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is proud to be recognized as best-in-class for bariatric surgery for two consecutive years by achieving the nationally recognized Top 5% for bariatric surgery by Healthgrades. The hospital is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, a family of more than 570 affiliated sites of care across the state, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. For more information, visit HCAFloridaSouthTampaHospital.com About HCA Florida Healthcare HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and more than 79,000 colleagues working together to deliver advanced, collaborative care to more than 8.6 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provided $848.8 million in uncompensated care and invested significantly in innovative technologies and facilities across Florida, including the new $360 million state-of-the-art, multi-specialty HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie, Fla. A

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.

The Great Communicator – The Human Spine

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The spine is a complex structure that is responsible for several functions, including providing support to the body, protecting the spinal cord, and facilitating movement.

The spine communicates with the body in several ways, including:

  1. Nerves: The spine contains nerves that run along its length and branch out to various parts of the body. These nerves are responsible for sending and receiving signals between the brain and the body, allowing for movement, sensation, and other bodily functions.
  2. Blood vessels: The spine is also connected to a network of blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the spinal cord and surrounding tissues.
  3. Muscles: The muscles that attach to the spine also play a role in communication with the body. These muscles help to support the spine and facilitate movement, and they also provide feedback to the brain about the position and movement of the body.

Overall, the spine is an integral part of the body’s nervous, vascular, and musculoskeletal systems, and it communicates with the body in various ways to ensure proper function and movement.

Kyphoplasty Minimally Invasive Procedure for Compression Fractures

16 Nov 2018 Back Pain, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine News , , , , , , , , , , ,

Kyphoplasty has transformed the way we are able to take care of patients with compression fractures. In this segment, Dr. Samuel Joseph, Jr., will review what you can expect and the benefits of this minimally invasive spine procedure. 

Kyphoplasty may be recommended for damaged vertebrae or certain spinal fractures. In most cases, a weakening of the bones (osteoporosis) has caused the vertebrae to compress or collapse, causing pain or a hunched posture.

The procedure may be performed as an outpatient in 30 minutes or less. The relief from pain may be immediate and patients may resume normal activities immediately.

Kyphoplasty uses a small balloon that gently lifts bone fragments into their correct position.  The balloon is inflated to create a space that the surgeon later fills with a special bone cement. The bone cement creates an internal cast that holds the vertebra in place. This extra feature allows kyphoplasty to help restore vertebral height, and thus, help reduce spinal deformity.  It also allows a thicker cement to be used which has less risk of leaking out and causing complications.

It is important to accurately diagnose vertebral compression fractures, as there are a number of potential adverse effects if a diagnosis is missed and there is no treatment. In general, vertebral fractures are associated with both increased morbidity which includes continued pain, decreased physical function, deformity, and potentially social isolation, all of which negatively impact the individual’s overall quality of and enjoyment of life. Mortality is also associated with vertebral fractures, as women diagnosed with a compression fracture of the spine have a 15% higher mortality rate than those who do not experience fractures.

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Dr. Samuel Joseph, Jr. Awarded Top 20 Under 40 Spine Surgeons by NASS

24 Sep 2018 Spine News , , , , ,

Joseph Spine, Advanced Center for Spine Care is proud to announce that our founder Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (ABOS) has been selected as a recipient of North American Spine Society (NASS), SpineLine’s inaugural “20 Under 40” recognizing outstanding spine surgeons across the country. 

Dr. Joseph, as well as the other recipients, have been featured in SpineLine’s online magazine and will be recognized at the 2018 NASS Annual Meeting, in Los Angeles, September 26 – 29th, 2018.

NASS Annual Meeting is where spine care professionals from around the globe will share the latest information, innovative techniques and procedures, best practices, and new technologies in spine medicine. 

The Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity for spine care professionals to learn and gain skills through dynamic and challenging educational programs, the ability to network and build relationships with your colleagues and leading experts in spine care.

About Dr. Joseph

Dr. Joseph is a board certified, fellowship-trained, orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in advanced spine care. He is a leader in new spine medicine, including Stem Cell Therapy, Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery, and participated with the Medical device firm Osseus Fusion Systems to develop its Aries family of 3D printed lumbar interbody fusion devices that have received FDA 510(k) clearance.

About Joseph Spine

Joseph Spine is the advanced center for spine, scoliosis and minimally invasive spine surgery. Founded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr., a fellowship trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon. His practice includes the specialized, conservative, and surgical care of patients. Treatment includes therapeutic injections, physical therapy, pain management, stem cell therapy, disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery, and complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric spinal disorders. Dr. Joseph is among a select group of surgeons to offer cutting-edge regenerative injection (stem cell) therapy and robotic-assisted surgery for patients to provide the most advanced minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) available globally. Joseph Spine has four locations in Tampa Bay, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Safety Harbor, and Brandon, FL. Joseph Spine is dedicated to offering humanitarian spine services internationally in the form of education, awareness, and surgery. Please visit JosephSpine.com for more information.

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Symptoms and Treatments

25 Jun 2018 Scoliosis, Spine News , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Types of Structural Scoliosis

There are several types of structural scoliosis. In this video, Dr. Joseph will discuss the most common type of scoliosis, review symptoms and outline treatment options available for patients.

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis accounts for about 8 in 10 cases of scoliosis. This type of scoliosis typically presents during adolescence, but it can also start earlier in childhood or infancy. What causes idiopathic scoliosis is currently unknown. Researchers discovered a gene that is believed to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis only a few years ago.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is an abnormal C-shaped or S-shaped curvature of the spine. The curvature of the spine is measured by the Cobb angle. A Cobb angle greater than 15° is considered scoliosis.

Symptoms of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Symptoms include back pain, unequal leg lengths, uneven hips, uneven shoulders (one shoulder appears higher than the other), abnormal gait, as well as breathing difficulties when the rib cage puts pressure on the lungs. When left untreated, the deformity might progress significantly. For milder cases, your doctor may recommend nonsurgical treatment such as bracing. Braces are usually worn for several hours daily. This can be effective if the child is still growing and has a Cobb angle between 25° and 45°.
In progressive cases, or when the Cobb angle is greater than 45°, your doctor may recommend surgery to straighten and fixate the spine, by placing implants such as screws, rods, hooks, and wires in and along the spine.

Surgery treats but does not cure scoliosis. It corrects the abnormal curvature and prevents further progression of the disease.

Surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis requires planning and precision. Each scoliotic curvature has unique challenges, and often the patient’s vertebrae are deformed, twisted and abnormally small, which makes for a challenging surgery. Mazor’s core technology allows surgeons to plan ahead before entering the operating room; Mazor Robotics advanced 3D planning software is used before surgery to create the procedure for each patient’s condition. During the operation, the physician does the actual work; Mazor X guides the surgeon’s tools according to the predetermined blueprint to place the implants.

About Joseph Spine

Joseph Spine is an advanced center for spine, scoliosis and minimally invasive spine surgery. Founded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, a fellowship trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon. His 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 is also among a select group of surgeons to offer cutting-edge regenerative injection (stem cell) therapy.

Joseph Spine Proudly Sponsors 2018 Walk for Wishes – Tampa Bay

15 Apr 2018 Spine News ,

Join, us, Team Joseph Spine, as we walk and fundraise for this year’s Walk For Wishes at Water Works Park in Tampa on Saturday, April 28, 2018.  Together, we can raise money for Make-A-Wish to help grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses.

Walk For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser that celebrates the more than 285,000 wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. It’s a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, donors and friends.

You can participate by registering to walk or or you can donate to a walker or a team. Below is some general information about the walk. You can also visit Make-A-Wish’s sub site Walk for Wishes for more information.

Event Date: Apr 28, 2018- 8:30am 

Event Location: Water Works Park 

Event Address:  1710 N. Highland Ave. Tampa, FL 33602

Registration Fees:  Adults: $20, Children 8 and under: Free

T-Shirt information: All registered participants receive an official Walk For Wishes t-shirt. Deadline to register to receive a t-shirt is April 15, 2018.          

Event Schedule: Registration 8:30am | Event 9:30am 

Event Start Time:  8:30am

Event End Time:  11:00am

Length of Walk:  3 miles

Parking Info:  TBA

Are Pets Allowed? Yes        

Route Map: TBA

Last year, Make-A-Wish granted more than 15,000 wishes nationwide – that’s one every 34 minutes. Make-A-Wish is dedicated to making every eligible child’s wish come true and they need all of the community support we can offer– fundraise with us today and you can be a big part of making that happen.

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