First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD

Category: Orthopedic surgeon in Newark, Delaware

Address: 4102B Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19713, USA

Phone: +13027312888

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Lizzie Jameson

Aug 4, 2022

In 2001 at age 35, Dr. Rudin told me he could fix me, no problem. How naive I was. He performed an L4-L5 spinal fusion. It was a disaster, the surgery failed miserably. He failed me miserably. During the follow-up appointment Dr. Rudin advised me in a chilling cold tone that there was nothing he could do to help. Nothing. A few years later I had the screws removed (by another surgeon) and one of the screws had not been treated. Hence, bone grew in and around the screw. That was just ONE issue with Dr. Rudins' surgery. His diagnostic ability is poor. It's 21 years later and I've been in debilitating pain ever since the surgery. And I will be in chronic pain for the rest of my life. Career-long gone. Plans for a family-long gone. Life as I knew it-long gone. Everyday is a struggle. And my future? A notable neurosurgeon advised me I will experience continued atrophy in both legs and severe radiculopathy/sciatica. There is no 'cure' and surgery could leave me in worse shape. Pain management is my only option. Please, do not go to Dr. Rudin. Also - if you need back surgery - please go to a neurosurgeon. Do your research and ask MANY questions. By the way, when I awoke from that brutal surgery, my first thought was "What in Gods name did he do to me?" There is much more I could tell you, but I will leave it at this: Do not see this person.

isaiah perkins

Mar 25, 2021

I was referred to Dr. Rudin and Dr. OConnor by Dr. Ginsberg for a work injury that occurred back in 2019. I had three herniated disc in my lower back and one of the three was bulging. I tried physical therapy, THREE quarter zone shots over the course of 4 months and still didn’t get relief. Now in March of 2021 after dealing with the pain for about 2 years and wanting to feel better to at least dull down the pain I felt on a day to day basis, I decided to agree to the Regenerative Medicine Procedure. My actual procedure was January 18th. I won’t lie the first week or two was not the greatest (at first I felt like I back to square one). Then after that second week I was slowing starting to feel the difference in how the procedure was helping. It did take some time for the pain to subside from the procedure itself, but once it did my personal pain level that I felt on a daily basis started going down. I started at about a 8-9 out of 10 now I’m at about 2-3 out of 10. I’m only 2 1/2 months out and I feel great! Time and Heat are definitely your best friends after, so take it slow and listen to your body! I’m so grateful I was given this option verses a fusion surgery! If you’re ever offered the chance or it’s recommended to you, I highly suggest you think about it. It’s helped me so much in such little time and I couldn’t be happier. Two years ago I didn’t ever think I’d be able to feel as good as I do today.

Cheryl Baxter

Nov 13, 2020

I've seen Dr. Rudin for about 6 years. I just had the Regenerative Medicine procedure done. All the doctors are excellent with this practice and the staff has always been extremely friendly!

carol mcgreevy

Dec 16, 2019

So thankful for Bruce Rudin and doc Ginsberg . Was in a situation with bad neck injury. He and his staff have such compassion, they are committed to giving quality of life ..

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Questions & Answers

When can I expect to feel relief from a steroid injection?

First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD | Oct 17, 2022
First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD | Oct 17, 2022

We inject a mixture of steroid with a local anesthetic (numbing medication). You may feel some improvement immediately after the injection due to the numbing medication which works quickly. The numbing medication only works for several hours and then wears off. You may feel your pain return, and this is normal. It can take up to 10 days for the steroid to have its full analgesic effect.

What are some non-surgical treatments that your practice performs for back and neck pain?

First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD | Sep 20, 2022
First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD | Sep 20, 2022

First State Spine has a variety of minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment options for back and neck pain including steroid injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency neurotomies.

What can I expect at my first appointment if I am not interested in surgery?

First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD | Sep 20, 2022
First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD | Sep 20, 2022

The foundation for our non-surgical treatment plans is an accurate diagnosis of the source of your pain. Once the pain generator is identified, a conservative care treatment plan is initiated. Each plan is developed on an individual basis and may include medical management, physical therapy, physiatry, or spinal injections.

Does your practice handle Worker Injuries?

First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD | Jul 22, 2022
First State Spine - Bruce J. Rudin, MD | Jul 22, 2022

First State Spine facilitates and expedites the care of injured workers; serving as liaisons with the employer, adjuster, attorney, and others to make the treatment process as smooth as possible.

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