SI (sacroiliac) joint pain has been often cited as a source of lower back pain.  In the 19th century, the SI joint was often cited as a cause of patient’s lumbar symptomatology.   Given that a patient’s clinical history, physical exam findings, and imaging studies cannot reliable assess SI joint pain, such a diagnosis has been a…
Continue reading…Bracing Beneficial for Adolescent Scoliosis
A new study from New England Journal of Medicine shows benefits of spinal bracing in high risk patients in preventing .  The two year study followed 240 adolescents with spinal curves (20-40 degrees) who either underwent rigid spinal bracing for at least 18 hours daily or observation and showed significantly improved outcomes in those who underwent…
Continue reading…Drs. Lipetz, Beer, and Lee Named Top Doctors
Drs. Jason Lipetz & Jeffry Beer have both been recognized as Top Doctors in the New York Metropolitan area by Castle Connolly.  Their selections come from nominations by peer physicians and independent review by Castle Connolly.  Dr. Joseph Lee has also received an award again as one of America’s Top Physicians from the Consumers Research Council of America.
Continue reading…Can Antibiotics Cure Chronic Back Pain?
A recent article in the European Spine Journal reports that up to 40% of patients with a history of chronic back pain from a herniated disc may find improvement with long term antibiotic therapy. A double blinded, randomized controlled study evaluated 166 patients with a history of chronic low back pain greater than 6 months…
Continue reading…Practice Selected as Teaching Rotation for Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine
Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine has been selected by Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine to serve as a clinical rotation for third year medical students.  This rotation will provide Hofstra medical students with a unique opportunity to obtain history taking,  physical examination, and clinical reasoning skills in the assessment of patients with spinal pain and…
Continue reading…Serial MRI Not Correlated to Prognosis of Spine Conditions
Sciatica is a relatively common condition. Â The prognosis in most cases is favorable, with spontaneous resolution of leg pain typically within 8 weeks in the majority of patients. Â A recent randomized trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine followed 283 patients treated for sciatica and/or disc herniations who underwent either conservative care or…
Continue reading…Pre-Operative Physiatry Consultations Reduce Spinal Surgery Rates
A new study published in the February 1 issue of Spine concludes that a consultation with a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, also known as a physiatrist, before proceeding to surgery results in more efficient treatment for low back pain, high patient satisfaction, and fewer surgeries. “The Effect of Required Physiatrist Consultation on Surgery…
Continue reading…Information on Meningitis Outbreak
Important Information for Our Patients Regarding Recent Reports of Meningitis Associated with Spinal Injection Procedures As we are all now unfortunately aware, cases of meningitis and death in several states have arisen from the use of vials of a particular type of steroid known as methylprednisolone, which have been found to have been contaminated with…
Continue reading…Dr. Lipetz Selected as a Journal Peer Reviewer
We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Lipetz has been selected as a Peer Reviewer for the Spine Section of Pain Medicine, an international Journal and the official Journal of several international Pain and Spine Medicine Societies, including the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Pain Medicine is a multi-disciplinary journal dedicated to the pain clinician,…
Continue reading…Dr. Lee Joins Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine
It is with great pleasure that Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine welcomes Dr. Joseph Lee. Dr. Lee was selected to join our practice after a national search which revealed several highly qualified candidates. Dr. Lee will be treating patients at both our East Meadow and new Syosset locations. Learn more about Dr. Lee.
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