Orthopaedic Surgeon, Minimally Invasive Spine in Washington, Pennsylvania (PA)

Jocelyn Idema, DO is a fellowship-trained, board-certified, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas of Southwestern PA. She brings an expert dimension to the growing demand for minimally invasive spine surgery and motion preservation techniques while maintaining the highest quality and standards of care related to both surgical and non-surgical spine interventions.Dr. Idema believes in a team approach coupled with consistent, individualized care for her patients. She encourages her patients to be well informed by actively engaging with her patients to formulate a plan together through evidence-based medicine, cutting edge, motion preservation, and minimally invasive techniques. SPINE CONDITIONS SHE TREATS BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: -Cervical Spondylosis -Degenerative Scoliosis -Herniated Cervical Disc -Hernitated Lumbar Disc -Low Back (Lumbar) Pain -Sciatica -Spine Osteoarthritis (Spondylosis) -Spinal Stenosis -Spondylolisthesis -Sports-Related Neck and Back Injuries SPINE TREATMENTS: -Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion ( ACDF ) -Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion ( ALIF ) -Artifical Disc Replacement -Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery -Cervical Spondylosis Surgery -Discectomy/Partial Discectomy -Electromyography (EMG) -Herniated Cervical Disc Surgery -Kyphoplasty -Lower Back (Lumbar) Back Surgery -Lumbar Disc Replacement Surgery -Lumbar Laminectomy -Lumbar Microdiscectomy -Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery -Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion ( PLIF ) -Sacroiliac Joint Fusion -Sciatica Treatment -Scoliosis Treatment -Spinal Cord Stimulation/Neuromodulation Placement -Spinal Stenosis Surgery -Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion ( TLIF ) -Vertebroplasty -Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)