Our Specialties Include

Non-Surgical Procedures

• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

Joint Reconstruction

• Total Hip Joint Replacement
• Total Knee Joint Replacement
• Shoulder Joint Replacement
• Hip Resurfacing
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Arthritis Surgery
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Triathlon Custom Fit Knee® with ShapeMatch® Technology

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

• Carpal Tunnel
• Microsurgical Reconstruction
• Hand Trauma and Replantation of Severed Digits
• Surgical Treatment of Fractures of the Wrist

Spine and Scoliosis Surgery

• Disc Herniations
• Vertebral Fractures
• Scoliosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Degenerative Spine Diseases of the Neck and Back

Foot and Ankle Surgery

• Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs
• Bunions and Forefoot Deformity
• Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
• Disorders of the Achilles Tendon and Ruptures
• Ankle Pain, Swelling, Locking, or Instability
• Pain, Swelling, and Disability of the Midfoot (Arch) or Heel
• Pain in the Ball of the Foot (Forefoot), Hammertoes, Morton's Neuroma
• Diabetic Foot and Ankle Conditions – Neuropathy, Ulcers, Charcot Foot
• Nerve Disorders of the Foot and Ankle – Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Morton's Neuroma, Compressive Neuropathies

Traumatic Disorders

• Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, Strains

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Back Pain & Degenerative Disc Disease

What is Back Pain

Back pain can come in many forms and affect individuals in different ways. Most common sources of back pain include "slipped discs" (also known as disc protrusions, herniated discs, disc tear, etc.), pinched nerves, and degenerative spine disease. These back pain issues can spread to other parts of the body, stemming from the spine and shooting down the lower back to the leg, or from the neck down to the arm.

Spine Surgery Specialists of Westchester

Back pain can cause significant loss of quality of life as physical activity is limited and patients are no longer free to do the things they love. Specialty Orthopaedics is Westchester's premier orthopedic group with a subspecialty in spine and scoliosis surgery. Specialty Orthopaedics utilizes innovative surgical techniques such as minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopy, and robotic assisted surgery.

Dr. Brotea is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained at the Institute for Spine Health. Dr. Brotea specializes in herniated discs, vertebral fractures, scoliosis, osteoarthritis as well as spinal disorders such as degenerative spine disease.

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