Dr. Christian Okoye is a Board Certified radiation oncologist, providing focused care for cancer patients.
Knee replacement surgery is offered at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. The orthopedic team at Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Mercy offer innovative technology for knee replacement surgery.
Named a Best National Hospital in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, Mercy Medical Center is home to Orthopedics and Joint Replacement offering innovative joint, hip and knee preservation, replacement and treatment options.
Mercy offers emergency care on the Downtown Baltimore campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (410-332-9477) with access to a trained emergency medicine team, diagnostic services and consultations with specialists.
In case of an Emergency, Dial 911 and follow the instructions of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) team.
Mercy Medical Center's downtown campus includes our Main Hospital - The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, McAuley Plaza and The Weinberg Center.
General visiting hours at Mercy are 11:00 am to 8:30 pm. Hours vary by floor, please check with the nursing staff or call 410-332-9555.
This video shows the anatomy of the spine in the neck and common injuries in this area.
Patients from Baltimore and across the Mid-Atlantic region turn to the spine surgeons at The Maryland Spine Center at Mercy for their expertise and commitment to helping patients who have experienced spinal trauma. Our team of physicians has dedicated their careers to developing new and improved operations for reconstructing the injured spine and offer patients the care and support necessary when dealing with spinal trauma.
Spinal trauma refers to any injury to the spinal cord that is not caused by disease. Spinal trauma may rupture ligaments or fracture vertebrae in the neck or back. More severe injuries can damage the spinal cord or nerve roots to cause paralysis or regional pain and weakness. Some spinal injuries initially may not appear to be serious, but can leave the spinal column unstable and subject to progressive deformity and/or chronic pain.
Symptoms of spinal trauma depend on the location of the trauma. Spinal trauma or spinal cord injuries can cause some of the following symptoms:
Spinal trauma diagnosis can be difficult. When there is even a slight appearance of a spinal trauma, the spine must be immobilized until a spinal injury is ruled out. Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans or MRIs are used to view the entire spine to make a diagnosis. Ongoing exams and tests may be needed to develop the best possible treatment options for each individual spinal trauma.
Initial treatment for spinal trauma includes immediate immobilization of the neck and back and medications to reduce swelling. Spinal surgery may be needed to assess the extent of the spinal injury and stabilize the spine. The Maryland Spine Center at Mercy has around-the-clock spine surgeon coverage to provide immediate evaluation and treatment for patients with spinal injury. Once the spine is stabilized with bracing or surgery, intensive occupational and/or physical therapy often helps speed recovery.
A man of faith endures a long, painful journey to finally discover a Mercy spine surgeon who would give him a new life.
Dr. Mara Vucich is a physiatrist, or doctor of physical and rehabilitative medicine, who treats patients with spine conditions including arthritis, spinal stenosis, degeneration of the spine, back and neck strains and disc herniations.
A woman with scoliosis seeks out Mercy's doctors for a successful, life-changing surgical treatment.