Dr. Stefano Sinicropi

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi Dr. Sinicropi is an expert spine surgeon treating Minnesotans with spinal injuries & conditions.

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is a Board Certified Expert in spinal surgery, who is trained in both Orthopedic and Neurosurgical techniques. He dedicates his practice to getting his patients back to a pain-free life. After evaluating patients through his proprietary Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm, patients will be given a specific treatment plan outline. Some patients will be or become candidates to un

dergo minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, or complex spinal fusion. Dr. Sinicropi attended the prestigious Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Medical School and then completed a combined Research/Clinical Residency at Columbia University’s Presbyterian Hospital. Following residency he sub-specialized in Spinal Surgery through successful completion of the Kenton D. Leatherman Spinal Fellowship at the University of Louisville, where he trained with some of the most well respected Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic spinal surgeons in the United States. Dr. Sinicropi has one of the largest and most successful practices in Minnesota because of his reputation of giving the patient REAL ANSWERS to even the most diagnostically challenging patients. Patients who are told that they need spinal surgery often travel to see Dr. Sinicropi to see if there is another potentially less invasive option for them. Patients who have been told “there is nothing we can do” having sometimes endured years of treatments and incorrect diagnosis, are often relieved to hear that there is a solution to their condition.

Could Eating More Fruits And Vegetables Stave Off Chronic Neck Pain?
08/10/2026

Could Eating More Fruits And Vegetables Stave Off Chronic Neck Pain?

Posture improvement is the most common advice given to patients hoping to prevent and treat neck pain, but it’s not the only controllable factor worth considering if you want to decrease your risk of neck and spine pain. One oft-overlooked aspect of neck health is our nutritional choices, and a re...

Is Awake Spine Surgery Becoming More Common?
08/06/2026

Is Awake Spine Surgery Becoming More Common?

Spine surgery is a major procedure, and because of this, doctors oftentimes opt to include a sleep-like state with the help of general anesthesia. The patient is put out and feels nothing during the procedure, but the use of general anesthesia is not without risk and additional care requirements. Be...

Could Melatonin Help Treat Chronic Back Pain?
08/04/2026

Could Melatonin Help Treat Chronic Back Pain?

Doctors and medical experts are always looking for alternatives to opioids when it comes to managing chronic pain, and a new study suggests that a common sleep aid may prove beneficial. According to researchers, melatonin may be an effective option for patients working to overcome chronic musculoske...

It’s Not Just Your Posture – Three Additional Factors That Contribute To Neck Pain
08/03/2026

It’s Not Just Your Posture – Three Additional Factors That Contribute To Neck Pain

We are seeing more patients dealing with mild and moderate neck pain, and when we’re talking with other specialists, it’s clear we’re not alone. Neck pain seems to be a growing problem in Minnesota and across the country, and oftentimes it’s our posture that is blamed for this discomfort. Ye...

07/29/2026

Twisting, Bending And Lifting Doesn’t Increase Long-Term Back Pain Likelihood

We always tell patients to use proper techniques when lifting, bending, twisting or performing any motion that puts increased stress on their spine, but new research found that for the most post, these motions don’t increase our risk of long-term low back pain. The study adds more evidence to the ...

07/28/2026

Cold Plunges And Back Pain – The Science Behind The Treatment

Polar plunges are a popular form of fundraiser here in the Midwest during the cold winter months, but submerging your body into cold water isn’t just beneficial for charity. Athletes and medical experts have recognized how to harness the power of a cold plunge to treat different issues in the body...

10 Spine Care Tips For People Of All Ages
07/27/2026

10 Spine Care Tips For People Of All Ages

If you want to have a strong and healthy spine throughout your life, you need to make sure you’re caring for it at ages, which is why we wanted to dedicate a blog to 10 things you can do at any age to help build a healthier spine. Below, we spotlight 10 things people of […]

Back Pain In New Parents – How To Prevent And Treat
07/23/2026

Back Pain In New Parents – How To Prevent And Treat

Back pain is oftentimes thought of as something that affects older adults and senior citizens, but it can also develop as a result of major changes in your life, and there’s few bigger changes that people will go through in their life than pregnancy and childbirth. Aside from the physical demands ...

Low Back Pain And Foot Numbness – What’s The Connection?
07/21/2026

Low Back Pain And Foot Numbness – What’s The Connection?

Are you dealing with chronic or occasional numbness in your feet? Are these symptoms paired with sporadic or persistent low back pain? While these symptoms may make each day a little more challenging, there’s also a possibility that the ailments are connected to one another. In today’s blog, we ...

Tattooed Skin And Surgical Infection Risk
07/20/2026

Tattooed Skin And Surgical Infection Risk

Roughly 1 in 3 Americans has a tattoo, so it’s pretty common for surgeons to see a patient’s tattoos during the course of prepping the patient for surgery and completing the operation. In some instances, the surgeon may have to cut through a tattooed portion of skin in order to conduct the proce...

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