Patient Stories
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Helping patients get their health and their lives back is the most important aspect of our work. We are proud of the many successes our patients have had and are delighted to share some of their stories.
Patient Story: Patient Gets Fitness Career Back in Shape Thanks to Dr. Roth
Robin Bray is the owner of FitnessBarre™, a popular local workout studio in Midland Park, New Jersey. The ballet-inspired toning...
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Patient Story: Ashley’s Recovery After Cervical Disc Herniation
A stroke at birth left Ashley with cerebral palsy and limited mobility on her right side. So when she woke...
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Back on the Competition Track: A Young Athlete’s Recovery After L4–L5 Disc Herniation Surgery
Severe nerve compression brought life to a halt—lumbar microdiscectomy helped him reclaim strength, mobility, and competition. At the age of...
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Ground-Breaking HiFu Treatment Re-Opens a Door
Innovative non-invasive essential tremor treatment puts car enthusiast back in the driver’s seat Dan lived with tremors in both of...
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Full Patient Story: Chris’s Recovery After L4–5 Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
How an L4–5 Posterior Lumbar Fusion Gave Chris Feeling in His Leg Again and His Life Back Chris was only...
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Back in the Game: Brian’s Recovery After C5–6 Disc Replacement
Neck pain and cervical radiculopathy stole his mobility, his golf swing, and his comfort, an artificial disc replacement returned it...
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Radio host makes airwaves with stroke – and complete recovery
Today, Marisol Vargas is the mother of a vivacious 2½-year-old. But in 2019, she ended up permanently on a daily...
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Overcoming Essential Tremors: Bob Bosloper’s Story
Groundbreaking way sound waves are being used to treat tremors The Today Show featured NJBS patient Bob Bosloper’s story
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Reclaiming Your Future: Dana Raleigh’s Story
It Was, Indeed, a Problem Unfortunately, Dana had multiple fractures in her back that she was either born with or...
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Flourishing After Parkinson’s Diagnosis: Sandy Deck’s Story
This video highlights the story of Sandy Deck, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and struggled with the symptoms until
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Discovering New Strength: Patty Petrula’s Story
Patty Petrula was training for her first triathlon when she collapsed at the gym and was rushed to
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22-year-old Makes Incredible Recovery from Both COVID-19 and Stroke: Danny Dominguez’s Story
As a 22-year-old man, Danny Dominguez isn’t the typical stroke patient. The first time he experienced shortness of breath and
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How Neurosurgeon Roy D. Vingan Cured One Patient’s Chronic Back Pain: Stephen Tinney’s Story
Surgery as a Last Resort Many patients with back pain can improve without surgical intervention, and more often than not,...
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Newark Woman Uses Gift Of Hope To Fight Parkinson’s Disease: Susan O’Rourke’s Story
NEWARK, NJ — Susan O’Rourke has a gift: she can see hope where others see depression. Now, the president
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Surviving Multiple Aneurysms: Michele Blum’s Story
Michele Blum is an actress who lives to be on the stage. But when multiple aneurysms left her
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Dennis Kavanagh’s Story: Spinal Fusion Surgery
Dennis is a self-made contractor who enjoys his work. He takes special pride in restoring his 18th century
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Facing the Future: Paula Guerriero’s Story
After she began experiencing crippling back and leg pain, Paula sought help from New Jersey Brain and Spine physician Dr.
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Dr. Karimi Successfully Treats Father, Daughter for Brain Aneurysms
"Mr. Mendes was experiencing an acute subarachnoid hemorrhage from a very rare type of ruptured aneurysm that has a high...
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Eric LeGrand: Tragic Accident During Football Game
Rutgers Player Paralyzed (VIDEO): Next 72 Hours Critical for Eric LeGrand October 19, 2010 It's a hit that's hard to...
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