West Valley Medical Center announces spine surgery available for the first time at Caldwell's community hospital.

Dr. Richard Manos of the Spine Institute of Idaho brings extensive experience West Valley Medical Center, Dr. Richard Manos is seeing patients on Wednesdays at The Spine Institute of Idaho’s new Caldwell office, located at 1721 S. 10th Ave.

"The addition of Dr. Manos and spine services at West Valley Medical Center gives local residents a valuable option never before offered at Caldwell’s community hospital,” WVMC CEO Kathy Moore said. “It’s the latest in a long line of efforts we’ve made to provide better, more extensive care so our patients can stay closer to home.”

A Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Manos completed a neuro-spine fellowship with special interests in minimally invasive spinal surgery, deformity and conditions of the cervical spine. He was the director of spine surgery at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego from 2000-2003 before practicing at Sharp Rees – Stealy Medical Group.

Dr. Manos received his medical degree from Michigan State University. At the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, he completed a transitional internship and an orthopedic surgery residency.

As a frequent lecturer, clinical instructor, author and consultant, Dr. Manos often uses his ample experience to educate the community and others in his field. He also trained 12 spine surgeons as the clinical Instructor at La Jolla Spine Institute.

Dr. Manos is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the Western Orthopedic Association and the Ada County Medical Association.

The Spine Institute of Idaho is a recoginzed leader and innovator in spine care. The Spine Institute facilities include board certified spine surgeons and a physiatrist as well as physical therapists and modern therapy equipment. Additionally, the site features X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging. Notably, patients and physicians consult the Spine Institute from numerous Intermountain locations including Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Blackfoot, Burley, Sun Valley and Ketchum, Idaho. Additionally, patients are seen from Jackson, Wyoming; Ontario, Oregon and Northern Nevada.

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Recently, The Spine Institute of Idaho's Dr. Richard Manos appeared on KTVB Channel 7 in Boise. Dr. Manos discussed Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS).

Dr. Richard Manos, M.D., FAAOS, orthopedic spine surgeon. Dr. Manos is a nationally renowned expert in the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery.

View the full interview here:

 

The Spine Institute of Idaho is proud to be featured on the cover of the May issue of MD News Magazine Contained within the publication’s article, entitled Raising the Bar in Spinal Medicine, are a number of recent highlights and accomplishments at the Institute.

Among those mentioned are: The Spine Institute’s involvement in the MAVERICKTM total disk replacement trial — a pivotal study that evaluates the use of artificial disks to treat patients with lumbar degenerative disk disease at one level from L4-S1. The article further points to SII’s participation in a pilot study that evaluates an OP-1 putty spinal system and an autograft spinal system in patients who need single-level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion of the spine.

SII’s on-going clinical trial participation enables patients to benefit from the continuous quest to discover better methods of treating spinal disease and injuries, and allows the Spine Institute to remain on the leading edge of medical advances in treatment methods and technology

Additionally, the article profiles the recent SII staff addition of Dr. Richard Manos, M.D., FAAOS, orthopedic spine surgeon. Dr. Manos is a nationally renowned expert in the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Furthermore, MD News outlines the Spine Institute facility’s unmatched patient convenience which includes a board certified physiatrist, physical therapists and modern therapy equipment, as well as on-site X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging. Notably, patients and physicians consult the Spine Institute from numerous intermountain locations including Idaho Falls and Blackfoot Burley, Sun Valley and Ketchum Idaho, Jackson Wyoming; Ontario, Oregon and Northern Nevada.

To read the full article, click here.  

One of the most innovative trends in spine surgery in the last 10 years, minimally invasive spine surgery involves surgical treatment of spinal conditions with less soft tissue disruption, shorter hospitalizations and faster recovery. It involves specialized access to the spine, training and instrumentation.

The technique is akin to "building a ship in a bottle" and is not performed by all spine surgeons. Dr. Manos brings 10 years of clinical experience and expertise in these techniques to the Spine Institute of Idaho.

MIS: Patient Benefits:

Even patients who are elderly, obese, or have complex spinal problem, such as deformity, previous spinal surgery, or trauma may also benefit from MIS surgery. A few of the benefits may include:

  Less muscle and soft tissue disruption
  Decreased risk of postoperative infection
  Some procedures can be performed as outpatient surgery
  Reduced blood loss
  Reduced post operative pain and medication use
  Reduced hospital stay
  Cosmetically appealing incisions
  Quicker return to normal acitvity

MIS Conditions Treated:

MIS procedures and techniques are safe and effective for treating many different spinal disorders. The following spinal problems are routinely treated using MIS:

  Herniated Discs
  Degenerative Disc Disease
  Scoliosis
  Spinal Stenosis
  Spondylolisthesis

Minimally invasive surgery is "the wave of the future" for many spinal procedures and will continue to develop as new techniques and instrumentation continue to evolve. However, not every patient is a candidate for minimally invasive spinal surgery. To see if you are a candidate for this type of surgery please schedule an evaluation by calling:

The Spine Institute of Idaho, (208) 855-2900.

 

Dr. Manos is a board-certified and fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS). He is a frequent lecturer and clinical instructor on this technique; moreover, he has performed more than 1500 minimally invasive surgeries in the past 10 years. Dr. Manos served 16 years in the United States Navy and was the Director of Spinal Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Most recently, Dr. Manos held the position of Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group in San Diego where he was voted San Diego’s Best Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in 2009. Welcome Dr. Manos!

 

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