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Dr . Jocelyn Idema es
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Everyone knows the plight of back pain and some suffer from it chronically . Which is why it ’ s so important to find the right doctor who is trained and excels in treating such a sensitive area of the body .
That ’ s why Advanced Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation is adding Dr . Jocelyn Idema to its team of surgeons starting January 1 .
Dr . Idema hails from The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Maryland , with a specialty in orthopaedic spine surgery using minimally invasive techniques . She also specializes in motion preservation techniques .
Patients suffering from neck and back pain , degenerative discs , spinal stenosis , disc herniations and more will benefit from Dr . Idema ’ s contributions to the practice .
In addition to her surgical skills , Dr . Idema has been nationally recognized for her talents and helps teach future generations of doctors as an adjunct instructor for the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine . She ’ s been named one of the “ 38 Female Spine Surgeons to Know ” under 40 in the nation for two years in a row by the Becker Spine Review , and is a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society , which supports women in orthopaedics .
Despite her national accolades , Dr . Idema says she is most proud of her teaching , where she gets to train prospective medical students . That role stems from the fact that Dr . Idema was the first in her family to choose a medical career .
“ I get to mentor these students as they do their rotations and there ’ s no better feeling ,” she explained . “ Knowing that you are teaching the next generation of surgeons is something that I ’ m extremely proud of .”
While currently still residing in Maryland , she ’ s no stranger to Pennsylvania and is moving back because it means being closer to family residing in the region .
In her free time , Dr . Idema trains in the martial arts and spends as much time with her husband and children as possible . And while
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those endeavors nourish the body and the family , it ’ s her volunteer work that nourishes her soul .
Dr . Idema is deeply committed to the Back to Life Campaign , which provides medical services to first responders and veterans . In her role there , she consults with patients who exhibit symptoms of chronic pain , and in many cases employs spinal cord stimulators , devices placed in the epidural space of the spinal cord providing stimulation directly to the dorsal column and changing how the brain perceives pain .
“ It changes the brain ’ s perception of the pain so that patients can get back to normal activities , and off of the chronic narcotics that many of them have been placed on ,” Dr . Idema notes .
For more information on Dr . Idema and Advanced Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation , go to the website at advancedorthopaedics . net . Or you can call directly for an appointment at 724.225.8657 . Advanced Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation ’ s main office is located at 100 Trich Drive , Ste . 2 , Washington , PA 15301-5892 , with offices convenient to the South Hills and McMurray .
For more information on Advanced Orthopaedics , or to schedule an appointment , go to the website at advancedorthopaedics . net . You can also call directly at 724.225.8657 .
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