Dr. Stefano Sinicropi

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi Dr. Sinicropi is an expert spine surgeon treating Minnesotans with spinal injuries & conditions.

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is a Board Certified Expert in spinal surgery, who is trained in both Orthopedic and Neurosurgical techniques. He dedicates his practice to getting his patients back to a pain-free life. After evaluating patients through his proprietary Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm, patients will be given a specific treatment plan outline. Some patients will be or become candidates to undergo minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, or complex spinal fusion. Dr. Sinicropi attended the prestigious Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Medical School and then completed a combined Research/Clinical Residency at Columbia University’s Presbyterian Hospital. Following residency he sub-specialized in Spinal Surgery through successful completion of the Kenton D. Leatherman Spinal Fellowship at the University of Louisville, where he trained with some of the most well respected Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic spinal surgeons in the United States. Dr. Sinicropi has one of the largest and most successful practices in Minnesota because of his reputation of giving the patient REAL ANSWERS to even the most diagnostically challenging patients. Patients who are told that they need spinal surgery often travel to see Dr. Sinicropi to see if there is another potentially less invasive option for them. Patients who have been told “there is nothing we can do” having sometimes endured years of treatments and incorrect diagnosis, are often relieved to hear that there is a solution to their condition.

Sports To Avoid If Your Have Low Back Pain
09/23/2025

Sports To Avoid If Your Have Low Back Pain

Staying active and getting regular exercise is incredibly important if you are working to overcome a back pain issue or you simply want to prevent some common spinal problems from developing. That said, you want to be smart about the sports and activities you pursue if you have certain back issues t...

5 Incredibly Simple Things You Can Do To Improve Your Spine Health
09/22/2025

5 Incredibly Simple Things You Can Do To Improve Your Spine Health

While there’s no magic pill that you can take to completely cure whatever back issues you’re facing, improving or alleviating your spine pain may be easier than you realize. There are a number of very simple things you can do to provide a healthier environment for your spine, which can play a ke...

Treating Back Pain From Sitting Too Long
09/18/2025

Treating Back Pain From Sitting Too Long

If you talk to enough spine specialists, you may hear one of them mention the phrase “sitting is the new smoking.” And while sitting isn’t as bad for your health as smoking is, a fair amount of back problems develop or worsen as a direct result of prolonged or excessive sitting, so the point s...

The Role Of Wearable Technology In Preventing Back Pain
09/16/2025

The Role Of Wearable Technology In Preventing Back Pain

Wearable technology and smart devices have boomed in recent years as people lean on technology to help improve their health. And while fitness trackers and wearables can be used to improve many different aspects of your health, a number of people are using wearables to enhance the health of their sp...

Is Walking Good For Back Pain?
09/15/2025

Is Walking Good For Back Pain?

If you wake up with new back pain or you’ve been dealing with spinal discomfort for a while, you want to do what you can to treat the issue and overcome this pain. At the same time, you also want to be wary of doing activities that could serve to make your back problem worse. […]

Treating Sacral Cysts Of The Spine
09/11/2025

Treating Sacral Cysts Of The Spine

Oftentimes, sacral cysts of the spine are so small that they do not cause any symptoms, but if they grow or irritate sacral nerves, a host of different symptoms can develop. In today’s blog, we explore why these sacral cysts develop, what symptoms they cause and how the cysts are treated. Treating...

Causes Of Tenderness When Touching Your Spine
09/09/2025

Causes Of Tenderness When Touching Your Spine

Do you experience pain or tenderness when you put pressure on a specific spot on your back? This type of discomfort isn’t normal, and while that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily being caused by a major health issue, it’s still not something that you should ignore. But what’s likely causing th...

Avoid These Activities If You’re Dealing With Spinal Facet Joint Pain
09/08/2025

Avoid These Activities If You’re Dealing With Spinal Facet Joint Pain

Spinal facet joint pain is an all too common health issue, especially for Americans over the age of 50. Your facet joints are the connection between bones in the spine, and key spinal nerves pass through these joints as they traverse through your extremities. If these joints break down or inflame, t...

Why Does Back Pain Become Chronic?
09/04/2025

Why Does Back Pain Become Chronic?

A back injury can very easily turn into chronic symptoms if you’re not careful. But what causes an acute injury to become a chronic condition, and perhaps more importantly, what can you do to prevent back pain from becoming chronic? We answer those questions and more in today’s blog on why back ...

When Spine Problems Run In The Family
09/03/2025

When Spine Problems Run In The Family

If your mother and father have red hair, there’s a good chance that you stand to have red hair as well, at least compared to the average person. We inherit a lot of physical traits and predispositions from our parents, both good and bad. However, just because you have a family history of great tee...

5 Factors That Influence Your Recovery Time After A Whiplash Injury
09/02/2025

5 Factors That Influence Your Recovery Time After A Whiplash Injury

Whiplash occurs when your head and neck are forcefully thrown in one direction relative to the rest of your body. It’s very common in car accidents, especially rear-end collisions, and can also occur in contact sports and as a result of a fall. This abrupt trauma on the neck region can lead to sof...

How To Enjoy Your End Of Summer Road Trip Despite Back Pain
08/28/2025

How To Enjoy Your End Of Summer Road Trip Despite Back Pain

It feels like summer just began, but August is here and back to school advertisements are everywhere. If you’re like a lot of people, you’re probably hoping to cram in one or two more road trips or getaways with your family before school begins, but the prospect of spending extended time in a ve...

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Expert Spine Surgeon

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is a Board Certified Expert in spinal surgery, who is trained in both Orthopedic and Neurosurgical techniques. He dedicates his practice to getting his patients back to a pain-free life. After evaluating patients through his proprietary Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm, patients will be given a specific treatment plan outline. Some patients will be or become candidates to undergo minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, or complex spinal fusion. Dr. Sinicropi attended the prestigious Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Medical School and then completed a combined Research/Clinical Residency at Columbia University’s Presbyterian Hospital. Following residency he sub-specialized in Spinal Surgery through successful completion of the Kenton D. Leatherman Spinal Fellowship at the University of Louisville, where he trained with some of the most well respected Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic spinal surgeons in the United States. Dr. Sinicropi has one of the largest and most successful practices in Minnesota because of his reputation of giving the patient REAL ANSWERS to even the most diagnostically challenging patients. Patients who are told that they need spinal surgery often travel to see Dr. Sinicropi to see if there is another potentially less invasive option for them. Patients who have been told “there is nothing we can do” having sometimes endured years of treatments and incorrect diagnosis, are often relieved to hear that there is a solution to their condition.