As a group of nine neurosurgeons, three orthopedic surgeons, three pain management physicians, a head and neck surgeon and a plastic surgeon, Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York, or BSSNY, offers patients the most advanced care possible from some of the world’s leading surgeons, all of whom are board certified.
The specialists treat a variety of concerns, including brain disorders, spine disorders, peripheral nerve disorders and incapacitating back pain. They also work with pediatric patients.
Relieving pain and saving lives
The surgeons at BSSNY take a highly individualized approach to care, so success looks different for each patient. For some patients, success means finally being able to live pain-free after undergoing minimally invasive spine surgery. For others, it means having lifesaving brain surgery to remove a tumor and add years — or even decades — to their life.
Surgery isn’t always the first line of defense, either. For common conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, BSSNY physicians might first suggest noninvasive treatments and therapies such as wrist splinting or direct injections of corticosteroids. If those methods don’t alleviate symptoms, surgery becomes an option.
No matter the result, success starts with an accurate diagnosis, which is more elusive for some patients than others. Many patients, for example, have lived with the frustrations of chronic back pain for years without ever fully grasping its underlying cause. BSSNY surgeons are well positioned to not only diagnose the underlying cause of patients’ symptoms but also provide treatment.
A close-knit team of world-class surgeons
While patients have one designated primary surgeon at BSSNY, they’re also able to benefit from the fact that the group is made up of a close-knit team of expert surgeons. The team members frequently consult among themselves to confirm that they’re providing patients with the most effective treatment plan and using the most advanced tools possible.
The team’s skills aren’t merely subjective — they’re also backed up by data. BSSNY’s 1.7% complication rate for lumbar procedures is significantly lower than the national average of 5.2%. For cervical procedures, patients have shorter hospital stays because they typically recover quickly. Overall, BSSNY patients report better postoperative health one year after surgery.
BSSNY physicians are among the top in their field, both nationally and internationally. They have received numerous accolades consisting of Top Doctor honors within their fields, Favorite Doctor titles and many research awards. They hold prestigious titles such of Chief of Neurosurgery, Section Spine Chief, Chairman of Neuroscience and others at nearby medical institutions. Many of the surgeons are successful authors, prolific inventors, sought-after presenters and entrepreneurs. A few hold multiple medical patents and many hold academic appointments at medical schools around the country.
Paving the way with new inventions and the latest techniques
BSSNY surgeons don’t just use the latest tools and techniques; they invent them. Spinal fusion expert Dr. John M. Abrahams, for example, recently codeveloped a bone dust collector called the Capseus BDC-15.
The device provides a simple and effective way to collect extra bone, known as graft, which can improve outcomes of spinal fusion procedures to help reduce back pain. The device is just the latest of Abrahams’ many inventions as a biomedical entrepreneur.
Whether they’re inventing new methods or are simply among the first to use them, BSSNY surgeons make it their priority to stay on the cutting edge in order to provide the best possible care for their patients. For example, the practice is the only one between New York City and Albany to use gamma knife surgical treatment, an innovative and incision-free way to treat tumors using concentrated radiation instead of traditional surgery.
The practice’s other state-of-the-art options include minimally invasive brain and spine surgery using an endoscope, which allows surgeons to operate through incisions less than 1 inch long. The procedure shortens recovery time and lowers the risk of damaging surrounding muscles and tissues.
Additional advanced surgical techniques include deep brain stimulation to control Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy, and image-guided surgery, which allows surgeons to increase their precision by using real-time 3D images of the brain or spine as they operate.
Educating professionals on the most innovative technology and techniques
Last year, BSSNY led the first annual Neuroscience Symposium, gathering healthcare professionals from all over to educate attendees on the most advanced treatments for neurological disorders.
Other highlights included a resident research competition to showcase studies from up-and-coming residents and a business competition to present ideas for health-related business ventures featuring new devices and innovative ways to use smart technology.
The conference showcased BSSNY as leaders in the field and team players eager to spread knowledge for the greater good.
Putting patient safety first
In light of coronavirus concerns, the group is also taking special precautions to screen patients upon arrival, adhere to the highest standards of cleaning, practice social distancing, and use telehealth appointments when possible.
Now and always, BSSNY prioritizes the health and safety of patients above all else.
For more information about how Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York uses advanced techniques to save lives and reduce patient discomfort, visit bssny.com or contact 914-279-2010.
