 Since 2015, Constantine Toumbis, MD, has worked at the Citrus Spine Institute in Crystal River, Florida, where he treats patients for a variety of neck and spine issues. Constantine Toumbis, MD, has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor multiple times.
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 An accomplished physician, Constantine Toumbis, MD, has owned and operated Citrus Spine Institute in Crystal River, Florida, since 2016. Dr. Constantine Toumbis also sat on the Citrus Memorial Hospital foundation board when it approved the construction of a local YMCA.
The Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA opened in 2016 and experienced what the Citrus County Chronicle called “tremendous” success during its first year in operation. Local residents immediately took advantage of its modern fitness equipment and swimming pools as well as its outdoor athletic and recreational spaces. Today, the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA continues to provide quality facilities and services as one of eight county YMCAs in the YMCA of the Suncoast Association family. The facility has undergone several improvements over the years, including a significant expansion shortly after its grand opening. The Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA’s proposed $1 million expansion for 2020 was postponed in the wake of the global pandemic.
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 An experienced spinal surgeon who has been practicing for nearly 15 years, Constantine Toumbis, MD, is a partner at Citrus Spine Institute in Crystal River, Florida. In addition to his work at his practice, Dr. Constantine Toumbis networks with his peers and continues his professional education through membership in professional organizations such as the North American Spine Society (NASS), which periodically publishes research related to spinal health.
There are still 38 million Americans who regularly smoke, and NASS experts say that’s a problem when it comes to spinal health. Doctors regularly report that patients presenting with back pain often smoke either regular or electronic cigarettes. Research has shown that smoking elevates the risk of a person developing back pain, due to the effects of nicotine and its propensity to prevent blood flow to the spinal discs, which can lead to them breaking down. That’s why it’s very important that smokers who are experiencing back pain quickly begin efforts to quit the habit. Not only does smoking cause back pain, it can also hamper the efforts of surgeons to treat it. Many surgeons will not perform spinal surgery on patients who smoke, because regular nicotine use negatively impacts the body’s healing processes.  An accomplished spinal surgeon and two-time U.S. News and World Report Top Doctor, Constantine Toumbis, MD, has delivered orthopedic care as a practicing physician at Citrus Spine Institute in Crystal River, Florida, since 2015. A member of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Constantine Toumbis specializes in treating spinal conditions such as scoliosis.
While scoliosis is often diagnosed in children and adolescents, it is also possible to develop a scoliotic curve later in life. Spinal curves can be the result of weak or paralyzed muscles or a degenerative condition. Adult scoliosis often causes pain and physical deformities. In extreme cases, patients may experience difficulty walking or breathing. However, these types of complications are rare. For mild cases, patients are often treated with noninvasive methods to manage pain and improve posture. Doctors may recommend physical therapy, analgesics, or exercise. Rarely, patients may need to undergo surgical procedures such as spinal fusion or decompression. Surgery is usually recommended for patients whose condition has worsened over time or is not responsive to noninvasive treatments. At his practice in Crystal River, Florida, spine surgeon Constantine Toumbis, MD, cares for patients with health problems that impact the spine. To address compression fractures, Constantine Toumbis, MD, performs the kyphoplasty procedure.
When people have osteoporosis, the bones can become so compromised that they collapse under pressure. In osteoporosis of the spine, the vertebral body itself thins out and crumbles. The fractured bone can no longer provide protection to the nerves that reside in and around the spinal column. These spinal compression fractures can cause a great deal of pain. Nonsurgical treatments for spinal fractures include pain management drugs and braces to allow the bone to heal, which can take roughly three months. Candidates for surgery include those who exhibit spinal instability, those with fractures that cause spinal cord pressure, and those who do not have symptom relief from nonsurgical measures. Some patients may benefit from kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive option often performed under local anesthetic. In this procedure, the physician uses a thin instrument that contains a special balloon. The instrument is inserted into the back at the location of the fracture, and then air is pushed into the balloon so that it opens a space in the bone. Into the space, the surgeon injects a mixture that buttresses the bone to prevent further collapse. Usually, kyphoplasty takes less than 60 minutes and requires no stitches. |
AuthorA surgeon focusing on spinal care, Dr. Constantine Toumbis treats patients at Citrus Spine Institute. Archives
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