Keystone Spine and Pain Management Center has one, singular focus - eliminating your pain. Our mission is to provide our community with the highest level of compassionate, personalized spine care to restore function as quickly as possible. We employ medical management, physical therapy, pain management, spinal injections and minimally-invasive surgery to achieve a successful outcome.
Getting it right the first time is critical to our success. Our board-certified physicians specialize in the operative and non-operative treatment of the spine. Our focus is to relieve your pain WITHOUT surgery when possible. Written by: Steven M. Evans, DO Director of Non-operative Services There have been significant advances.
Getting it right the first time is critical to our success. Our board-certified physicians specialize in the operative and non-operative treatment of the spine. Our focus is to relieve your pain WITHOUT surgery when possible. Written by: Steven M. Evans, DO Director of Non-operative Services There have been significant advances.
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Dr. Banco, a Berks County native, is a Board Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon. He received his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Banco completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where he was the recipient of the Most-Outstanding Resident Award in 2001.
Arthritis of the spine can occur in the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) or lumbar (low back). It occurs in the small joints of the vertebrae called facet joints. As we age, these joints can enlarge and lose their protective cartilage. This causes pain. Arthritis of the spine has also been called, incorrectly, Degenerative Disc Disease.
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a breakdown of the intervertebral disc. This disc acts as a cushion between the bones of the spine. As we age our spinal discs lose their water content and they degenerate. A degenerated disc cannot provide adequate cushioning between the bones of the spine. The bones begin to rub together and this causes pain.
Eighty percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Lower back pain is a cause of significant disability and loss of work in the United States. Causes include disk herniation, disk bulge, degenerative disk disease, low back strain or sprain, spine tumor or spinal infection.
There are many different causes of neck pain. Some of the most common are: arthritis of the spine, scoliosis, muscle spasms, strain or sprain, annular tears, bulging discs, herniated discs, pinched nerves, extruded discs, stenosis, infection, tumor and fractured (broken) bones. This is a not a complete list, but these are the most common causes of neck pain.
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Canna Mami
Nov 26, 2021
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I am glad I found this place, I seen Dr. Banco & Dr. Evans, both are wonderful doctor's unfortunately none of them can do my back surgery 😔 so I have to go see another doctor which is a big bummer cause there making me do everything all over again starting with physical therapy, I did physical therapy for years and it has not straighten out my adult scoliosis or unpinched my nerves, there is no fixing my back without surgery, I just wish dr. Banco could do this surgery. And Carol roach is so good as well and doesn't push me to the side, she listens to me! The only bad thing about this practice
Tammy Kulp
Aug 21, 2021
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My experience with Dr. Banco was beyond belief. I am only 57 years young and couldn't believe I was not going to have pain relief for the rest of my life! I am an avid gardner and didn't want to give that up. I went to chiropractors with no relief, I went to physical therapy with no relief. When I was referred to Keystone Spine and Pain Management by Chris Herr, I couldn't wait to make my first appointment. The staff was very knowledgeable and sympathetic to my pain. I chose to take the injection route. I knew there was no guarantee of my success, but did not want to think about back surgery yet
Tiffany Kelly
Aug 15, 2021
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I took a disability form there too get filled out. The doctor said they were going to fill it out and send it in for me and they would leave a copy for me in the front desk its been a month ive been there twice and called about 7 times about the situation and still not resolved no copy they have no clue what im talking abput
Stef
Jun 24, 2021
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Dr Banco is an amazing surgeon. He is very knowledgeable and explained the entire procedure to me as well as answered all my questions. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Dr. Banco for changing my life. After many years of pain and trying treatment after treatment I needed a fusion. Now I can exercise again and be more involved in family activities! I really cannot thank you enough.
Dell Michael Cifrodella
May 15, 2021
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I cannot speak enough about the personal attention, thorough thought into my tailor made treatment plan and genuine care Carol Roach has given me here. I've been through the carousel of Dr's ranging from Rheumatologists to Orthopedic Surgeons for quite a few years. Some good with a handful of tips, some clueless and absent leaving me sitting with my sickness, imprisoned and limited to life until the next new Dr appointment is available. Carol has always listened to my timeline of symptoms, done the math to equate a root issue and cause, and created a unique and functional treatment plan making
Jennifer Diandrea
Oct 05, 2020
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Appointment was made for 2:15. By 3:30, had not gotten any x-rays taken nor did I see Dr. I was then told he was running behind by 4 pts. Being that I live 45 minutes away and had to be at work at 6 I couldn't wait. So not only did my day get wasted but still in pain and I now have to wait for another appt. Im tired of medical Dr's thinking it is ok for a pt to wait hrs because they overbook or get behind, no consideration at all!!! But let it be reversed and I be 2 hrs late. Do you think my appt would be honored? So if considering going there ask wait time usually . I asked how long everything
Barbara Schmehl
Jan 20, 2020
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I just want to give a loud "Thank you" to all the great staff for their assistance today. After a scheduling mix-up with my doctor's office, the surgery center was instrumental in getting me into the injection schedule. They all were kind and considerate of my needs including Krista from reception, Ashley in the Ins.
Dept., the intake receptionists, Kate my pre-op nurse as well as the OR team .not mention the doctor. I highly recommend the facility to anyone considering pain management.
Dept., the intake receptionists, Kate my pre-op nurse as well as the OR team .not mention the doctor. I highly recommend the facility to anyone considering pain management.
Mary Arias
Oct 31, 2019
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Tara Gadzouris-Mohn
Jun 19, 2019
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J. Buck
Jan 03, 2019
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I have had chronic pain for quite some time. Yes, I have had to wait past my appointment time, no big deal since I'm getting quality care.
Because of the care and treatment that I received from Cheryl Yesavage & Dr. Evans I have to rate this place a five star. I believe they care and can do many great things to help people with pain management issues just as they helped me. That is what is really important in the end isn't it.
The folks that work at the front desk, record your info & set up the next appointment are all professional, well trained and seem to care as well.
Because of the care and treatment that I received from Cheryl Yesavage & Dr. Evans I have to rate this place a five star. I believe they care and can do many great things to help people with pain management issues just as they helped me. That is what is really important in the end isn't it.
The folks that work at the front desk, record your info & set up the next appointment are all professional, well trained and seem to care as well.
