Persistent back pains can be challenging and affect your productivity. That said, it is prudent to respond swiftly for pains in the spine areas.  For artificial disk replacement in Pittsburgh, PA, contact Jocelyn R Idema, D.O. of Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center for top-notch services.

About Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center

Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center is a practice offering patients advanced and evidence-based treatments for neck and back problems. It was founded by Jocelyn Idema, D.O., a fellowship-trained and board-certified spine and orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Idema focuses on using innovative technology to uphold the stabilization and motion preservation for patients seeking spinal surgery. She aims to improve the movement and utility of your spine while retaining the highest standards of care in non-surgical and surgical interventions remedying your spine.

Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center emphasizes the importance of every patient staying well informed. Dr. Idema engages you to facilitate the personalization of your treatment plan for faster recovery from spinal injury or disease. Conclusive tests and diagnoses are made to determine the best treatment plan for your condition.

You can benefit from non-surgical treatment options for scoliosis, spondylosis, disc herniation, osteoarthritis, sciatica, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis if you have back or neck pain. Dr. Idema supports patients with worker’s compensation and offers assessment and treatment for workplace injuries and independent medical evaluations.

Advanced surgical procedures offered at Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center include:

•       Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)

•       Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)

•       Discectomy

•       Artificial disc replacement (both lumbar and cervical)

•       Kyphoplasty

•       Sacroiliac joint fusion

•       Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)

•       Spinal cord stimulation

•       Lateral interbody fusion (XLIF)

•       Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)

Available Services

·       Artificial Disc Replacement Specialist – Motion preservation is crucial for back surgery. It allows you to retain your spine’s natural flexibility that may be lost in the event your vertebrae are fused. Invasive spine surgery specialist Jocelyn Idema, D.O., at Steel City and Orthopedic Center is an expert in artificial disk replacement to make your condition bearable.

·       Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Specialist – Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) exists to help you avoid the pain and prolonged healing time required after surgery. If you seek Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery to ease your pain, contact Dr. Idema for a world-class treatment experience.

·       Work injuries Specialist – Regardless of your job description, it is common to suffer an injury while at work. Contact Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center if you need to claim workers’ compensation and resume work with minimal delay.

·       Independent Medical Evaluation Specialist – For top-notch Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), contact the specialists at Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center. A second opinion is often a prerequisite during a workers’ compensation or personal injury claim.

·       Disc Herniation Specialist – Disc herniation is a common back problem that causes many cases of neck and low back pain. For disc herniation, Dr. Idema is highly-skilled in conducting disc replacement surgery and other innovative surgeries to give you relief.

·       Back and Neck Pain Specialist – Do you suffer from back or neck pain?  Dr. Jocelyn and her team offer both conservative therapies and state-of-the-art surgeries to offer you lasting solutions for your back and neck pains. Other services include sciatica specialist and arthritis specialist.

For additional insights on how you can benefit from the outstanding services of Dr. Idema and her expert team, call Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center or make an online booking.