World-class spine center in NJ
Whether you suffer from a herniated disc/ruptured disc, sciatica symptoms (pain from the sciatic nerve) or another spinal disorder, your goal is to reduce your pain and regain as much of your movement – and your life – as possible.
The highly skilled and caring spine surgeon team at University Spine Center can help with a unique, personalized team treatment approach blending minimally invasive surgery and medical management with pain management and nutritional support you won’t find in most other spine centers. Ultimately, you’ll receive the best possible diagnosis and treatment from four board-certified spine surgeons, a dual-board-certified pain management physician and a certified nutritionist – six providers focused on you – for the best possible results.
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When you or a loved one has a problem related to your spine, you need University Spine Center. University Spine Center is a leading institution for treatment of spine disorders and related trauma. These include degenerative disc disease, kyphosis, herniated disc/ruptured disc, bulging disc, thinning disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, myelopathy, sciatica (pain in the sciatic nerve), scoliosis, spinal cord injury and spondylolisthesis, Workers’ Compensation injuries and more.
Our treatment approach integrates medical management, physical therapy, nutritional support and pain management therapies that address all aspects of care. Our goal is to alleviate pain, improve function and enhance quality of life for patients suffering from spine disorders.
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Spinal surgery is a serious subject. One of the most common back procedures involves fusion, in which two or more vertebrae (the bones that stack one on top of the other to form the spinal column) are joined together, or fused. Fusion is considered an appropriate treatment for certain people with degenerative disc disease or spondylolisthesis.
Spinal fusion has been successfully performed on hundreds of thousands of people. The surgery literally fuses vertebrae together, which limits their normal mobility. Often bone grafts or hardware (rods, plates, screws) are required to join the vertebrae. This can take weeks or months to heal. So while spinal fusion has brought great relief to many people, it is an operation that should be considered carefully.
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Surgery is not always necessary to effectively treat many different kinds of back problems. University Spine Center may recommend a number of nonoperative treatments for your back.
A brace is an external device designed to provide your spine with support and to help reduce movement, which can facilitate healing. Braces include:
Scoliosis refers to an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine, which can throw off balance, impair walking and cause pain. Scoliosis can affect people of any age, but it is most common among adolescents. Congenital scoliosis refers to scoliosis a person has from birth. Juvenile scoliosis is scoliosis that occurs in children. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) occurs in adolescents for “no known reason.”
Pediatric scoliosis is described as an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. Age is a distinguishing characteristic of pediatric scoliosis that may affect an infant, child or adolescent. Infantile scoliosis can be congenital (at birth) or develop to 3 years of age. Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis may develop between ages 4 and 10. Idiopathic means the cause is unknown. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis can develop between ages 10 and 20.
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I met Dr. Sahai in Morristown hospital after being admitted from the ER with crippling back pain. From the start, he was extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. He took the time to explain things to me so I understood everything. I have continued to care for him since and he continues to explain and weigh out all of my options going forward. I spoke so highly of him that I even got my dad to go see him as a patient as well – after seeing him, my dad was more at ease going forward because Dr. Sahai took the time to explain my dads prognosis and options going forward. 5 stars, highly recommended!
I want to praise Dr Nikhil Sahai for his super skills in a recent surgery on my back. I had a case of spinal stenosis that developed over two months into excruciating pain in both legs, back, and dropfoot. After several weeks of worsening pain along with PT and visits to orthopedists I ended up at Dr. Sahai’s office. He explained my problem and outlined a surgical plan. He was very confident and explained the process in direct language, easy to talk to, and answered all my questions including: “Will it work?” It worked: I could stand up and walk pain-free the next day! Dr. Sahai is a member of the University Spine Center. Dr. Sahai: may you never need your skills! Thank you! Thank you!
After a year of excruciating pain (due to insurance requirements), not being able to walk at times, not feeling my toes, when I woke up from my surgery, I was pain-free. I couldn’t recommend Dr Emami and his team enough. He is a knowledgeable, kind, excellent surgeon, and I couldn’t be happier. I was walking the next day, pain-free, and have been better and better every day. Only four months out of surgery, and I’m already back to the gym with very few limitations. Thank you Dr Emami for giving me my life back.
Back in 2010 I was involved in two very serious motor vehicle accidents within an 8 month period. The injuries involved extensive damage to the cervical neck area both anterior and posterior. Dr. Emami performed an anterior diskectomy C4-7 in 2011 and then in 2012 a posterior cervical fusion from C3-T1.Although I only have limited neck movement and still some pain I truly believe I am alive today as a result of Dr. Emami’s expertise in cervical neck repair. His explanation of what to expect pre-op and post-op were what convinced me that I had chosen the best doctor for doing my surgery. Please see Dr. Emami before you have surgery with anyone else as he and his team are the best.
I can’t Say Enough about Dr. Kumar G.Sinha, I found him to be Very Clear and Informative about my condition. I would highly recommend him.
After suffering from severe back pain for many years and consulting with four different doctors without relief, I finally found hope and healing with Dr. Sinha. From our first meeting, his professionalism, compassion, and exceptional bedside manner stood out. He truly listened to me and understood the pain I was in—something many others failed to do.
My condition was complex: I had scoliosis, ruptured discs, and damaged hardware from a previous surgery, including broken screws and rods. Despite the challenges, Dr. Sinha approached my case with confidence and expertise. He performed a major spinal surgery that changed my life.It has now been nearly a decade since my operation, and I am doing remarkably well. I’ve experienced no significant issues since the surgery, and I’m incredibly grateful for the care I received. I highly recommend Dr. Sinha to anyone in need of spinal surgery or struggling with chronic back pain. His skill, compassion, and dedication to his patients are truly exceptional.
My lower spine was so crooked my rib cage and pelvis were touching on the left side. Very complicated two-step procedure, but now my back is practically straight again. Dr. Hwang is personable, professional, caring, and clearly knows what he’s doing. Highly recommended.
Yae is very kind and compassionate, as well as being incredibly knowledgeable. She explains every aspect of the tests she is doing, and provides immediate feedback on what she is seeing. She also provides recommendations for additional care that might be needed or indicated.
Dr D’Amato was very thorough and helped me figure out the issues of my constant lower back pain. She has a great demeanor and the office is wonderful.
From the day I went in for consultation til the day of my surgery, Dr. McGinnis was calm, informative, and made me feel very comfortable. His staff was always friendly, helpful, and efficient at answering all my questions. My carpal tunnel surgery went well. I’m very happy with the results. He’s an excellent orthopedic surgeon, I would recommend him to everyone.
Napolitano is a wonderful caring doctor. He is an extremely skilled surgeon. He saved my leg from amputation. I wouldn’t consider going to anyone else.
One of the best doctors I ever met. Saved my wife’s leg, you are never rushed out of the office, he spends time with you and explains every detail
We specialize in spine, pain management, vascular, and hand disorders, offering both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
In most cases, a referral is not required. However, some insurance plans may require one. Please check with your insurance provider or call our office to confirm.
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We are in-network with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare.
If you have out-of-network benefits, we accept all commercial insurance plans and will work with you to maximize your coverage.
If surgery is recommended, our team will review all options, risks, benefits, and recovery expectations with you to help you make an informed decision.
