Orthopedic Specialists

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239-334-7000

2531 Cleveland Avenue,
Suite 1, Ft. Myers, FL

Foot & Ankle Center of Excellence

Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Excellence

Joint Replacement Center of Excellence

Spine Center of Excellence

Sports Medicine Center of Excellence

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatrist)

Physical, Occupational & Hand Therapy

Occupational Medicine/Worker’s Comp

Imaging Services

Bone Densitometry and Osteoporosis


Patient Education - Videos, Web Links & Resources

	Arthritis Diet Video
	Charite Artificial Disc Procedure
	CHARITÉ™ Artificial Disc Video
	The XLIF Surgical Procedure

The Spine Center at Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida
Paul D. Fuchs, DO

General Information

	Anatomy of the Spine
	Ankylosing Spondylitis
	Back and Neck Braces
	Bone Grafts
	Diagnosing Spine Problems
	Epedural Steroid Injection (ESI)
	Osteoporosis
	Osteoporosis Lifestyle Risk Factors
	Osteoporosis Medical Risk Factors
	Osteoporosis Preventive Treatment Options
	Pain Medications
	Possible Complications of Spine Surgery
	Post Surgery Rehabilitation
	Spinal Injections
	Spinal Rehabilitation
	Surgical After Care

Radiological Imaging & Tests

	Bone Scan
	CT Scan
	Discogram
	Electromyogram
	Facet Joint Block
	Lab Tests
	Magnetic Resonance Imaging
	Myelogram
	Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEP)
	Spinal Tap
	X-ray

Cervical Spine

	Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
	Anterior Cervical Fusion
	Cervical Corpectomy and Strut Graft
	Cervical Fusion
	Cervical Kyphosis
	Cervical Laminectomy
	Cervical Radiculopathy
	Cervical Spinal Stenosis
	Neck Pain (Overview)
	Posterior Cervical Fusion
	Rehabilitation of the Cervical Spine
	Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine

Thoracic Spine (Mid-Back)

	Adult Kyphosis
	Adult Kyphosis-Types and Causes
	Compression Fractures
	Herniated Thoracic Disc
	Possible Complications
	Scheuermann's Kyphosis
	Thoracic Spine Anatomy

Lumbar Spine (Low-Back)

	Compression Fractures
	Degenerative Disc Disease
	Intervertebral Cages
	Laminotomy and Discectomy
	Low Back Pain (Overview)
	Low Back Pain in Athletes
	Lumbar Herniated Disc
	Lumbar Laminectomy
	Lumbar Spinal Fusion
	Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
	Lumbar Spine Anatomy
	Lumbar Spine Surgery
	Pedicle Screws and Rods
	Possible Complications
	Rehabilitation for Low Back Pain
	Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
	Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
	Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)

Conditions

	Scoliosis - Topic Center
	Stenosis - Topic Center
	Herniated Disc - Topic Center
	Ankylosing Spondylitis - Topic Center
	Osteoporosis - Topic Center
	Degenerative Disc Disease - Topic Center
	Fractures - Topic Center
	Lower Back Pain - Topic Center

Diagnosis

	Diagnostic Tests for Spine Problems
	X-rays
	MRI Scans
	CAT Scans
	Bone Scans
	Myelograms
	Discograms
	Electromyograms
	Spinal Taps
	Facet Blocks
	Laboratory Tests

Treatment

	Spinal Injections
	Back and Neck Braces
	Complications of Spine Surgery
	Pain Medications for Back Pain
	Understanding Bone Graft
	Post Surgery Rehabilitation
	Lumbar Fusion
	Lumbar Laminotomy and Discectomy

Anatomy

	Anatomy and Function of the Spine
	Cervical Spine Anatomy
	Thoracic Spine Anatomy
	Lumbar Spine Anatomy