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.

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Could Eating More Fruits And Vegetables Stave Off Chronic Neck Pain?
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Is Awake Spine Surgery Becoming More Common?
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Could Melatonin Help Treat Chronic Back Pain?
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Could Melatonin Help Treat Chronic Back Pain?

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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 ...

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Cold Plunges And Back Pain – The Science Behind The Treatment

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10 Spine Care Tips For People Of All Ages
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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
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