PATRICK MICHAEL COLLALTO, MD

FLEMINGTON, NJ

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1987 – 1988 NPI: 1649272998
Orthopaedic Surgery
RadiographyLumbar VertebraePainHospitalizationFractures, BoneCasts, SurgicalSpinal InjuriesBack PainThoracic VertebraeOrbital FracturesSkull FracturesBed RestBracesKyphosis

Practice Location

8100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-4671

Phone: (908) 782-0600

What does PATRICK COLLALTO research?

Dr. Collalto studies the effectiveness of treating spinal fractures in the lower back without surgery. His research specifically looks at patients with thoracolumbar fractures, which occur where the ribs meet the lower spine. He examines how these patients fare over time, focusing on pain management and the quality of life after injury. By evaluating patients on average 20 years post-injury, he assesses how well they can return to daily activities and whether they need pain medication, aiming to provide insight into alternative treatments.

Key findings

  • In a study of 42 patients, 88% were able to resume normal activities without strong pain medication after 20 years.
  • In another study involving 83 patients, none required narcotics for pain management, and the average pain score was 3.5 out of 10.
  • 78% of patients reported no nerve damage at the time of their injury, indicating that a significant portion of cases can be managed conservatively.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Collalto study spinal fractures?
Yes, he studies non-surgical treatments for thoracolumbar spinal fractures.
What treatments has Dr. Collalto researched?
He focuses on conservative (non-surgical) treatments for spinal fractures, particularly their long-term outcomes.
Is Dr. Collalto's work relevant to patients with back pain?
Yes, his research provides important information for patients with thoracolumbar fractures regarding effective non-surgical options.

Publications in plain English

Thoracolumbar "burst" fractures treated conservatively: a long-term follow-up.

1988

Spine

Weinstein JN, Collalto P, Lehmann TR

Plain English
This study looked at the long-term outcomes of 42 patients who were treated without surgery for fractures in their lower back over an average of 20 years. The findings showed that 78% of these patients had no nerve damage when they were injured, and 88% were able to return to their normal activities without needing strong pain medication; their average back pain score was 3.5 on a scale from 0 to 10. This matters because it demonstrates that non-surgical treatment can be an effective option for patients who don’t have nerve issues, leading to good long-term results. Who this helps: This benefits patients with thoracolumbar fractures who may avoid surgery.

PubMed

Long-term follow-up of nonoperatively treated thoracolumbar spine fractures.

1987

Journal of orthopaedic trauma

Weinstein JN, Collalto P, Lehmann TR

Plain English
This study looked at 83 patients with thoracolumbar spine fractures, specifically those treated without surgery, to see how they fared long-term, averaging over 20 years after their injury. The findings showed that most patients (88%) were able to return to their usual activities, and their average pain level was quite low at 3.5 on a scale from 0 to 10, with no one needing narcotics for pain. These results are important because they highlight the effectiveness of non-surgical treatment for these types of spinal fractures. Who this helps: This helps patients with thoracolumbar spine fractures and their doctors.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

J N Weinstein T R Lehmann

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