Dr. Donald Whiting
Dr. Whiting is Located at 320 E North Ave, Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Office Phone Number: (724) 228-1414
TOPS™
The TOPS™ device offers an alternative solution to spinal fusion surgery for patients with moderate to severe lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis and related spinal conditions.
Dr. Donald Whiting
About
Dr. Whiting is regarded as one of the nation’s foremost experts in the use of deep-brain stimulation to control the debilitating motor symptoms of patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, helping establish Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as one of the top centers in the world for DBS treatment. His sub-specialties include complex spine surgery, disc replacement/motion preservation spine surgery, facet replacement, the surgical treatment of movement disorders, and neurosurgical management of pain.
Insurance
Acceptable Insurances Include: Aetna, Aspirus, Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna, CMS, Humana, United Health Care
More Information
For more information on Dr. Whiting, please visit: https://findcare.ahn.org/Donald-M-Whiting
THE TOPS™ SYSTEM
WHAT IS TOPS™?
The TOPS™ System by Premia Spine offers an innovative alternative to spinal fusion surgery for patients with moderate to severe lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, and related conditions. This mechanical implant maintains stability and preserves motion by replacing bony and soft tissues removed during decompression surgery. Clinically proven to provide immediate and sustained pain relief, the TOPS System allows patients to bend, flex, walk, and enjoy normal activities without the limitations of traditional fusion surgery.
IS TOPS™ FOR ME?
If you suffer from radiating leg pain, greater leg/buttock pain than back pain, severe pain when walking short distances, or pain that eases when sitting or bending forward, these could be signs of spinal stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis. The TOPS™ System by Premia Spine offers an alternative to fusion by stabilizing the spine while preserving motion. Implanted after decompression surgery, it alleviates pain from spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis without rigid fixation, allowing for natural movement and immediate pain relief. Most patients walk the next day and experience ongoing improvement through rehabilitation.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about TOPS™, please visit: https://premiaspine.us/