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Alexandra Inglima, MRI technician, comforts a patient in New York Spine Institute's MRI suite. AN EMINENT AFFILIATION Among the many ways Dr. de Moura's background has helped shape the New York Spine Institute is its close aœliation with New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center's Hospital for Joint Diseases, where Dr. de Moura performed a fellowship in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery. "The NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases is one of the finest facilities in the country for orthopedic care," Dr. de Moura says. "That is why my associates and I at the New York Spine Institute retain privileges and perform surgery there. There is a rich tradition of orthopedic excellence at the hospital, as well as access to resources, technology and supportive personnel that meet our high standards of care. The aœliation is an ideal fit for the often complex interventions in which we specialize." FOCUS ON IMAGING As a full-service spine center, the New York Spine Institute o-ers on-site access to advanced imaging services for added patient convenience. Clear images of the bone and soft tissue of the spine significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy and help Institute specialists craft treatment plans, track progress and plan complex surgical interventions with a high degree of precision. A 1.5T high-f ield, ultra shor t bore mag netic resona nce imaging (MRI) system captures detailed images of patient anatomy using radio waves. The short bore design allows portions of the body to remain outside the MRI machine during scans, reducing feelings of claustrophobia. Other system features, such as a patient's choice of music to be played during the scan, enhance patient comfort while maintaining a high quality of diagnostic imaging. A Kodak Point of Care computed radiography X-ray system allows the Institute team to capture digital images that are easy to manipulate, examine and access. There is also a long-length imaging system for taking pictures of the entire spine to aid in diagnostics and treatment of a number of conditions, such as scoliosis. THE CUTTING EDGE While surgery is not necessary for all patients with back and neck concerns, those who require such intervention benefit from the extensive experience of Dr. de Moura and his colleagues at the New York Spine Institute. "The spine is a complex, delicate structure," Dr. de Moura says. "Because we are a center of excellence, patients can feel Michael Friar, DPT, works to restore a patient's cervical passive range of motion at New York Spine Institute's physical therapy facility. M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S L O N G I S L A N D ■ 2 016 0 7