| Healthcare ExpertsHEALTHCARE in Spine & EXPERTS Scoliosis Surgery IN SPINE & SCOLIOSIS SURGERY | Dr. Darryl Antonacci and Dr. Randal Betz are renowned spine and scoliosis surgeons acknowledged and awarded by the Scoliosis Research Society, Cervical Spine Research Society, and American Spinal Injury Association. Specializing in Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery. Dr. Antonacci is honored to be among the few individuals worldwide to have twice received (2001, 2003) the prestigious Russell Hibbs Award for Research from the Scoliosis Research Society. NJ Top Docs
M. Darryl Antonacci, MD Chief Spine Surgeon Specialist in Pediatric & Adult Spine
Randal R. Betz, MD Spine Surgeon Specialist in Pediatric Spine
Surgical Spine Solutions for Pediatric and Adult Patients at the Institute for Spine & Scoliosis, PA Those with spinal disorders ranging from herniated disk to adult or pediatric scoliosis will find expert care and multiple minimally-invasive and advanced treatment options at the Institute for Spine & Scoliosis, PA. “We continue to solidify our position as a nationally leading spine surgery practice with an international draw. We focus on the individual,” explained M. Darryl Antonacci, M.D., F.A.C.S., the Institute’s director and nationally renowned spine and scoliosis surgeon. “We personalize our approach to each individual’s needs – adult or child – providing less invasive surgical treatments for back and leg pain, spondylolisthesis, stenosis and scoliosis.” Dr. Antonacci has extensive surgical experience in adults and children, with particular specialization in scoliosis surgery and complex reconstructive neck and back surgery and is considered a 2015 Top Spine Surgeon in NJ and NY. He has practiced in Princeton and Manhattan since 2001, performing cutting-edge spinal surgery on adults and children at University Medical Center in Princeton, Mount Sinai University Hospital and Lenox Hill in New York. Dr. Randal R. Betz – a renowned pioneer and authority on children’s scoliosis treatments – recently joined Dr. Antonacci’s practice; together they possess over 50 years of surgical and patient experience.
Dr. Antonacci utilizes minimally invasive fusion techniques and has made pioneering advancements in muscle-sparing spine and scoliosis surgery, which drastically reduces blood loss and shortens hospital stays. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he is among a select group of individuals worldwide with the expertise to perform a wide range of adult and pediatric spinal surgery, from traditional techniques to thoracoscopic and muscle sparing flexible fusion surgery for scoliosis, or percutaneous and mini-open approaches. Because of his meticulous surgical expertise and vast experience, Dr. Antonacci is able to optimize recovery times and outcomes for his patients.
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lumbar curve(s) of 30 to 70 degrees. Post-surgical patients have raved about resuming or starting activities they thought would no longer be possible in as little as six weeks. “It’s all about bringing or creating the best, state-of-the-art techniques and options for our patients,” concluded Dr. Antonacci. “Whether scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, herniated disk, spinal stenosis or sciatica, we strive to define what the gold standard for successful treatment should be.”
Dr. Antonacci’s FLIF approach results in decreased surgical time, less blood loss, and decreased length of hospital stay.
For his adolescent scoliosis patients, Dr. Antonacci and Dr. Betz muscle sparing flexible fusion approaches. It supports motion after treatment, as opposed to “traditional” fusion. Flexible Fusion supports the child and adolescent’s growth as the spine continues to improve its curve. Ideal candidates for Flexible Fusion have a diagnosis of scoliosis, are ten years of age or older, and have thoracic, thoracolumbar or
For more information about Dr. Antonacci’s industry-leading surgical techniques, his extensive experience and highly-skilled surgical team, or to schedule an appointment in New Jersey or New York, contact the office at our New Patient line at (800) 372-6001 or (609)-912-1500; or visit our comprehensive website at www.spineandscoliosis.com.
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