What's New
What's New
New Patient Testimonials Added
We have just added new batch of patient testimonials to our testimonials page.
Patients who have come to Triangle Spine and Back Care Center have graciously shared their experiences with us over the course of their treatment at our clinic.
Often times they have had surgery with Dr. Lestini, or therapy with Back Builder Physical therapy or they just want to let us know their experiences in our clinic and interactions with our staff. Everyone is so kind to share their experiences with us in an effort to aid future patients in their decision to come to Triangle Spine and Back Care Center. We thank all of them for their time in submitting these to us to post to our web site. Please head to our testimonial page to check them out.
Dr. Lestini to Attend New Spinal Procedure Program
Dr Lestini will be attending an educational training program this week in New York, NY specializing in new approaches regarding lumbar degenerative stenosis and deformity.
This three day program brings together professionals who collaborate with internationally recognized spine surgeons to explore state-of-the-art sessions on such topics as sacral fixation and complex revisions; decompression and sagittal balance; new classification for degenerative spondylolisthesis; transitional stabilization; osteotomy techniques and more.
Surgeons and faculty from around the country will be there for this program.
We are Growing!
Triangle Spine has added to our Staff Profile listing with the addition of Jade King, our dedicated Surgery Scheduler and Workers' Compensation Coordinator, as well as Kimberly Roche, PA-C. In addition to serving Dr. Lestini as his Physician Assistant, Kimberly is also a registered pharmacist and we welcome them both to our team at Triangle Spine!
Please see our complete staff profile listing for details and information on the some of the staff you will come into contact with at Triangle Spine and Back Care Center.
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. Dr. Lestini and Physical Therapist Christine Sedei were also present to answer questions and show detailed explanations with spinal models, equipment, handouts and DVDs.
The North Hills Farmers' Market has become a community favorite, and we certainly enjoyed being there. It was a great way to pass a beautiful fall morning! Here are some photos from the event - click on each for a better look. We also have many more photos of the event on our Facebook page. Looking forward to doing it again next year; it is such a great community event and we really have fun with it.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Policy Changes on Spinal Fusions - Update
ABC11 News Troubleshooter did a follow up story about the new Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina policy on spinal fusions. One of the patients that had this surgery denied due to the new policy was able to get it approved through the long appeal process. However, another patient continues to wage his appeal to counteract the new policy.
We would like all Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC policy holders to be aware of very recent changes to their policy regarding spinal fusions.
You can watch the follow up article below.
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Osteoporosis is a disorder that is characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones. Because of this, it increases the risk of fracture primarily in the hip, spine and wrist.
A person's risk for osteoporosis depends on a number of factors, including the thickness of your bones when you were young, as well as the health, diet, and fitness levels you've maintained.
Osteoporosis risks can be reduced with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication. In people with osteoporosis, treatment may involve both.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation has released an online toolkit with materials that you can use to increase awareness of osteoporosis and bone health among women and men of all ages and backgrounds. You can find this toolkit on their website.
Also, for National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, Dr. Lestini wrote an article for Duke Raleigh Hospital's Healthy living blog on Osteoporosis and the treatment options for Osteporosis. You can find the entire blog article here.
Triangle Spine and Back Care Center is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by osteoporosis, and since May is National Osteoporosis Month, we encourage everyone to commit to lifelong bone health.
New Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Policy Changes on Spinal Fusions
Did you see the video on ABC11 News Troubleshooter this week? We would like all Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC policy holders to be aware of very recent changes to their policy regarding spinal fusions.
Dr. Lestini states in the article that he believes this new policy (implemented in January of 2011) is a disservice to patients. "This really interferes with the doctor patient relationship because essentially Blue Cross has already determined a patient's care," said Lestini.
We encourage all of our patient's to be informed about this new policy change. Read the article, and watch the video (below). If you have been denied treatment due to this recent change, or are concerned that an insurance company is now dictating your care, call BCBSNC and let them know what you think.
American Heart Association-CPR Recertification-Training Program
Our providers and staff recently underwent a recertification-training program from the American Heart Association in CPR.
CPR for the professional rescuer teaches health care providers to respond to breathing, cardiovascular, and respiratory emergencies on an adult victim. This recertification gave our health care providers the knowledge of new guidelines and skills necessary to provide care to a victim requiring CPR or suffering a breathing emergency. Our providers also learned advanced skills in the treatment of choking, and in airway management.
The American Heart Association's Life Support course is totally redesigned for health care providers who participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Providers enhanced their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies emphasizing the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.
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!