Christopher T. Plastaras, MD
Christopher T. Plastaras, MD
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Contact information
Penn Spine Center
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 2156623298
Fax: 2153498062
Fax: 2153498062
Email:
plastarc@uphs.upenn.edu
plastarc@uphs.upenn.edu
Education:
BA (Physics)
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1992.
MD (Medicine)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Phila, PA, 1996.
Permanent linkBA (Physics)
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1992.
MD (Medicine)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Phila, PA, 1996.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Spine & Sports Medicine, Interventional SpineDescription of Research Expertise
Musculoskeletal Clinical Outcomes DatabaseSelected Publications
Plastaras CT, Schran S, Kim N, Darr D, Chen MS: Manipulative Therapy (Feldenkrais, Massage, Chiropractic Manipulation) for Neck Pain. Current Rheumatology Reports 15(7): 1-6, May 2013.Visco CJ, Kennedy DJ, Chimes GP, Rittenberg J, McLean J, Dawson P, Margolis S, Ihm J, Sliwa J, Smeal W, Sorosky B, Plastaras C: Programmatic Design for Teaching the Introductory Skills and Concepts of Lumbar Spine Procedures to Physiatry Residents A Prospective Multiyear Study. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 92(3): 248-257, March 2013.
Vasudevan JM, Plastaras C, Becker S.: Cervical Radiculopathy. Therapeutic Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorder. Wyss JF, Patel AD (eds.). DemosMedical, New York, Page: 279-288, 2013.
Sung W, Abraham M, Plastaras C, Silfies S, Wattananon P. : “Trunk Neuromuscular Control is Impaired in Patients with Mechanical Low Back Pain and Improves Following a Lumbar Stabilization Program.” Poster for the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly and Technical Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia on November 16, 2012. PM&R Journal vol:4 iss:10 2012: S187. PM&R Journal, 4(10): S187, November 2012 Notes: Abstract.
Plastaras C, Becker S, Pukenas B, Schran S.: “Vertebral Benign Notochordal Cell Tumor (BNCT) as Incidental Finding in Cervical Radiculitis Treated Successfully with Physical Therapy: A Case Report." Poster for the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly and Technical Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia on November 16, 2012. PM&R Journal vol:4 iss:10 2012:S208. PM&R Journal, 4(10): S208, November 2012 Notes: Abstract.
Won Sung W, Silfies SP, Wattananon P, Abraham M, Plastaras C: “Trunk Neuromuscular Control is Impaired in Patients with Mechanical Low Back Pain and Improves Following a Lumbar Stabilization Program” Drexel Research Day, April 19, 2012, Philadelphia, PA. Drexel Research Day, April 19 2012 Notes: Abstract Won Sung W, Silfies SP, Wattananon P, Abraham M, Plastaras C. “Trunk Neuromuscular Control is Impaired in Patients with Mechanical Low Back Pain and Improves Following a Lumbar Stabilization Program” Drexel Research Day, April 19, 2012, Philadelphia, PA.
McCormick Z, Plastaras C.: “Efficacy of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in the Treatment of Lumbosacral Radicular Pain in Obese, Overweight, and Non-overweight Populations; a Pilot Study" Journal of PM&R 3 (10): S279, 2011 Notes: Poster Presentation. American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 72nd Annual Assembly, November 17-20, 2011, Orlando, Florida.
McCormick Z, Plastaras C. : “Efficacy of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in the Treatment of Radicular Lumbosacral Pain Caused by Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis: A Case Series” Journal of PM&R 3 (10): S239, 2011 Notes: Poster Presentation. American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 72nd Annual Assembly, November 17-20, 2011, Orlando, Florida.
Plastaras C, McCormick Z, Nguyen C,Rho M, Nack SH, Roth D, Casey E, Carniero K, Cucchiara A, Lee J, Press J, McClean J. : “Hip Abductor Strength in Pre-Clinical Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome” Journal of PM&R 3 (10 ): S257, 2011 Notes: Poster Presentation. American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 72nd Annual Assembly, November 17-20, 2011, Orlando, Florida.
Plastaras CT, Joshi AB. : The Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Radiculopathy Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 22(1): 59-74, February 2011.