What's New
What's New
Dr. Lestini Delivers Talk to AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses)
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion - AXIALIF
Dr. Lestini recently delivered a talk at the AORN Seminar, Tar Heels Chapter (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) held in Chapel Hill, NC.
The focus of Dr. Lestini's discussion was on minimally invasive spinal fusion procedures, specifically the AXIALIF exposure and the transacral approach.
The video has been edited for time, but if you would like to discuss this procedure in more detail with Dr. Lestini, please see our appointments page.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Video
The State of American Health Care
With the health care reform bill now signed into law, we thought it helpful to post some figures on America's current health care system and how it compares to the rest of the world. View "How American Health Care Stacks Up" here.
Source: Investor's Business Daily, Inc; May 2009.
We also present "10 Surprising Facts About American Health Care" for your consideration and to help you understand some of the facts - and myths - about the current state of the American health care system.
Source: National Center for Policy Analysis; March 2009.
Spine Surgery Testimonials
We often post testimonials to our web site of patients who have been seen and treated by Dr. Lestini. We do this so patients may know of what to expect from the view of other patients who have been through surgeries that may be like theirs, and to share the patient stories about their experiences at Triangle Spine and Back Care Center.
We recently received a great testimonial from Doug G. in Jacksonville, Florida about the treatment his son Andrew received during his surgical process here at Triangle Spine and Back Care Center℠.
Andrew is an Iraq war veteran, and he and his service dog Charity have made quite an impression on the staff at Triangle Spine. We hope you take the time to read of Andrew's experience and of all our patient testimonials to assist you in your decision to either choose a surgeon or to see what the surgical process and recovery is like here at Triangle Spine and Back Care Center℠.
Our best wishes for continued success to Andrew - and Charity too, of course!
Position Openings at Triangle Spine and Back Care Center℠
PHYSICAL THERAPIST for Out-Patient Orthopedic Spine Surgical Practice. Join a team of dedicated professionals with uncompromising commitment to providing quality patient care and outstanding service.
- • Plan and administer prescribed therapy treatments.
- • Perform evaluations.
- • Develop and implement effective patient treatment plans, anticipated progress and plan for reevaluation.
- • Evaluate effects of therapy treatments at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- • Confer with patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the program.
Position is part-time to possible full-time placement with flexible scheduling. Duties of the position include:
Position requires graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy and North Carolina licensure. Ability to function well independently as well part of a team and one or more years of experience caring for patients from a diverse orthopedic population with emphasis in manual spine therapy, therapeutic exercise and modalities.
You may apply for this position with resume via: email here.
Thanks for coming out to see us at the Farmer's Market!
Staff members from Triangle Spine & Back Care Center℠ were on hand at the Duke Raleigh Hospital booth at the Farmers' Market to pass out educational information, answer questions, and have fun giveaways at the event.
The North Hills Farmers' Market has become a community favorite, and we certainly enjoyed being there. Here are some photos from the event - click on each for a better look.
Dr. Lestini Delivers Healthy Focus Seminar - Osteoporosis
Complete Video of Seminar Now Available Online
As part of Duke Raleigh Hospital’s “Healthy Focus” Series, Dr. Lestini, spoke about osteoporosis. Dr. Lestini discussed risk factors, tips for prevention, and treatment options for osteoporosis and osteopenia, the warning stage before osteoporosis.
To view the presentation in its entirety, mouse over the video below to see the controls, and press the play button on the video. You may pause the video at any time by using the video controls (running time 59:49).
Dr. Lestini Member of National Osteoporosis Foundation
Dr. Lestini is now a member of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).
Located in Washington, DC, the mission of the NOF is to prevent osteoporosis and related fractures, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and to find a cure through programs of awareness, advocacy, public and health professional education and research.
Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is dedicated to reducing the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and is leading the attack on osteoporosis with a five-part mission to:
- •Advocate governmental support for research on osteoporosis,
- •Provide direct support for research and research training,
- •Increase public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis,
- •Educate physicians and other health professionals,
- •Provide information to patients and their families.
To learn more, visit the NOF web site here.
New Surgical Procedure
Dr. Lestini was recently trained in the new The X-STOP® Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD®) Procedure at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.
Dr. Lestini has begun to implement this procedure to patients who qualify, namely those with spinal stenosis — a narrowing of the spinal canal. The X-STOP® IPD® Procedure can potentially offer patients several benefits compared to traditional surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis.
To learn more about the The X-STOP® IPD Procedure,
click here. To view Dr. Lestini performing this surgery, (as in the surgical image shown here) please click here.