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Dr. William Fitz is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical care of spine, joint, and soft tissue disorders. Dr. Fitz is a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science followed by The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He holds two U.S. Patents for devices that assist in the treatment of lower back pain, one for a facet joint pain relief method and apparatus, and one for an artificial facet joint. He is also a designated Center of Excellence for Intracept™ Vertebrogenic Pain Relief.
Dr. Fitz utilizes the most up-to-date evidence-based practice principles and techniques to treat his patients. He specializes in traditional treatments such as lumbar epidural steroid injections, cervical and lumbar facet joint nerve ablations, Intracept procedures (BVN) and various joint injections. In addition to these traditional treatments Dr. Fitz specializes in Regenerative Therapies such as Discseel® , Intracept Vertebrogenic Pain Relief, PRP injections, Alpha-2 Macroglobulin injections, and Exosome injections. Regenerative Therapies are rapidly expanding the treatment options for arthritis, chronic tendon injuries and muscle tears. These are substances found in the your body that are often concentrated or filtered to obtain a small quantity for injection into the site of injury. The growth factors contained within or secreted by these substances facilitate tissue healing, improve pain, and aid in restoring function. These injections are intended to treat, ligamentous injuries, tendinopathies, tendon tears, and joint osteoarthritis as well as non-operative spinal disorders.
Dr. Fitz offers the following non surgical treatment options for back pain:
- Discseel®
- Intracept™
- Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
- Cervical and Lumbar Facet Joint Nerve Ablations
- Joint Injections
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Low Back (Lumbar) Pain
- Neck Pain
- Sciatica
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Vertebrogenic Pain
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
The University of Notre Dame -
Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine -
Residency:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University -
Board Certification:
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Subspecialty in Pain Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Associations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
Research & Teaching
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Research
Orthopedic ONE's Sports Medicine Symposium - Facet Joint Pain Relief method and apparatus Patent
- Artificial Facet Joint Patent
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.