Dr. Dorchak practices
Orthopedic Surgery and Spinal Injury Medicine
in
Auburn, Alabama, and
Columbus,
Cordele,
and Vidalia, Georgia.
Dr. John Dorchak
graduated
with an MD 25 years ago.
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Dr. Dorchak specializes in orthopaedic surgery with an emphasis in spine surgery. He has a patent on instrumentation methods for vertebral interbody fission. He has also designed cervical and lower lumbar fusion cages, as well as the associated surgical techniques. He is also one of the lead surgeons in developing the innovative surgery of total disc replacement.
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State License Information
Licensed in Georgia, October 6, 1994
What is Spinal Cord Injury Medicine?
Spinal injury medicine deals with spinal cord injury, also called myelopathy. A spinal injury specialist is a physician who diagnoses and treats injuries and disorders of the spinal cord that results in loss of movement and sensation. The spinal cord does not have to be severed for there to be a loss of function. Injury to the spinal cord can affect a patient’s physical and psychological health, and the physician usually treats the condition for the lifetime of the patient.
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Publications
2003,
Radiographic assessment of interbody fusion using recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein type 2,
Spine
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2000,
The usefulness of electrical stimulation for assessing pedicle screw placements,
Journal of Spinal Disorders
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