Local Physicians Hold Seminar on Pain Management and Orthopedic Injuries

John Vitolo, MD and Richard Siegfried, MD held a lunch seminar for Worker’s Compensation professionals on December 11, 2014 at Cinders Wood Fire Grill in Mine Hill entitled “Orthopedic Injuries and Pain Management”. Dr. Vitolo, of Skyview Orthopedic in Sparta, discussed injuries and treatments of the ACL and rotator cuff. Dr. Siegfried addressed pain management and examined ways to reduce the use of prescription opioids.

The seminar was designed to educate attorneys and nurse case managers on medical issues associated with personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. The seminar allowed these professionals to develop a better understanding of the ACL, rotator cuff and issues surrounding pain management. The seminar focused on the latest advancements in both areas of medicine.

“Rotator Cuff and ACL injuries are common in the workplace,” says Vitolo. “This was a good opportunity to discuss advances in treatment options. With the newer methods of repair, we are seeing patients recover in less time and with less pain. The feedback was incredibly positive.”

Dr. Siegfried stated, “Pain is complex and often hard for those not afflicted to understand. The prescription of powerful opioids for long term treatment is not the answer. There are many less invasive techniques available to treat painful conditions. It is important to educate worker’s compensation professionals on what treatment options are available. The field of pain management continues to grow and expand each day.”

John Vitolo, M.D. is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Vitolo specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee and was a former team physician for the Boston Red Sox. He received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, then attended Columbia University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Vitolo’s office, Skyview Orthopedic, is located at 540 Lafayette Rd in Sparta, NJ. Dr. Vitolo is currently accepting new patients and is also available for IME’s and second opinions. Please call (973) 300-1553 for more information.

Richard N. Siegfried, M.D. is a board-certified Pain Management Specialist. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology with Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine. Dr. Siegfried received his undergraduate degree with high honors from The University of Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York/Downstate Medical Center, residency training in Anesthesiology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and Pain Management fellowship training at the University of Washington. Dr. Siegfried was formerly Director of the Division of Pain Management at The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. Dr. Siegfried has offices in Sparta and Milford, Pa. He is accepting new patients and is also available for IME’s and second opinions. Please call (973) 796-5216 for more information.