When you have back pain you want it to stop; and you want it to stop now. Whether its sudden pain from a disc herniation or chronic pain despite prior surgery you deserve a specialist who can identify and treat your spine condition in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
Dr. Hepler, an orthopedic spine surgeon in Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale provides leading expertise in the operative (back surgery) and non operative treatment of the spine with individualized care.Dr. Hepler is a Board Certified (ABOS) and fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon in Palm Beach County and Broward County with more than 17 years of experience.
Dr. Hepler, an orthopedic spine surgeon in Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale provides leading expertise in the operative (back surgery) and non operative treatment of the spine with individualized care.Dr. Hepler is a Board Certified (ABOS) and fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon in Palm Beach County and Broward County with more than 17 years of experience.
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If you're looking for a leading expert in operative and non-operative treatments of the spine, you came to the right place. Dr. Hepler is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon in Palm Beach County with fellowship training in both adult and pediatric spine surgery. He has a subspecialty interest in complex spine reconstruction.
The spine is a complex part of the body, which is why it is it susceptible to a variety of different conditions (see table). What treatment options are available for these conditions? Depending on your specific condition, our spine surgeon in Delray Beach, Dr. Hepler, will prescribe either a non-operative recommended treatment, or an operative treatment e.g.
The successful treatment of any spine related problem begins and depends upon making an accurate diagnosis. Our orthopedic spine surgeon in Palm Beach County will diagnose your condition based on a thorough history and physical examination and appropriate imaging studies.
Most spine conditions can be successfully treated with focused non operative intervention while some (likely less than 10%) will require an assistance of a spine surgeon in Palm Beach County and surgical management.Physical rehabilitation including range of motion, core strengthening, and aerobic conditioning (see exercises handouts or exercise videos) decreases chance of recurrence and optimizes activity level and function.
Most spine conditions can be successfully treated with focused non operative intervention while some (likely less than 10%) will require an assistance of a spine surgeon in Palm Beach County and surgical management.Physical rehabilitation including range of motion, core strengthening, and aerobic conditioning (see exercises handouts or exercise videos) decreases chance of recurrence and optimizes activity level and function.
This questionnaire should be completed before your initial evaluation and interview with Dr Hepler. For any questions preparing this document please contact our Delray Beach office or our Fort Lauderdale office for further information or instructions. This questionnaire should be completed before your surgery and at 3, 6, 12, 24 month follow up visits.
There are several difference types of doctor who treat back and spine injuries, so why choose an orthopedic spine surgeon? Some orthopaedic doctors treat the whole body. Orthopaedic spine surgeons devote themselves to the spine. By specializing, spine surgeons are able to become more familiar and experienced with conditions of the spine, instead of diluting their time with other areas of the body.
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