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Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Cedar Knolls, NJ specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Atlantic Health System, Saint Clare's Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and The Pediatric Orthopedic Center.
Saint Clare's Health
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Great-West Healthcare, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, QualCare, Anthem, Blue Choice, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan and Tricare (Champus).
According to our sources, Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.86 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cedar Knolls, NJ.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joshua A. Strassberg, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Tricera Handpiece $121 |
Subchondroplasty Knee Kit $67 |
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Orthopediatrics Implants $100 |
Orthopedic Implants $46 |
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Vimizim $141 |
Dynasplint $63 |
Sports Med Knee $59 |
FITBONE $45 |
INTRAFIX $37 |
Other $289 |
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Dr. Joshua Strassberg is a specialist in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Before performing his residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers and a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College, Dr. Strassberg attended New York Medical College for medical school. Dr. Strassberg's areas of expertise include the following: scoliosis, spinal cord injury, and ACL reconstruction. His average rating from his patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He takes Anthem, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Strassberg has received the distinction of Wayne Super Doctors. He is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), Saint Clare's Health, and Atlantic Health System. He welcomes new patients at his office inCedar Knolls, NJ as reported by Atlantic Health System.
