BENJAMIN VALLEY, MD
- West Chester, OH
- Kenwood, OH
- Edgewood, KY
Dr. Benjamin Valley is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery. His interests include patient specific, motion preserving, minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Valley obtained his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed his orthopedic residency at University of Cincinnati. He completed a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at The Spine Institute of Arizona in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Valley sees patients at our Kenwood, Edgewood and West Chester locations.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science – Kent State University, Integrated Life Sciences
- Medical Degree – Northeast Ohio Medical University
- Residency – University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship – The Spine Institute of Arizona, Complex & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Board Certified - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certifications & Licensure
- OH Medical License
Professional Affiliations
- North American Spine Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- The Christ Hospital
- Mercy Health – Fairfield and West Hospitals
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare
- TriHealth – Bethesda North and Good Sam Hospitals
- Premier Health - Atrium Medical Center
Awards & Recognitions
- Cincinnati Magazine: Named "Top Doctor" 2024
Hobbies & Interests
- Spending time with his wife & dogs
- Camping, Backpacking, & enjoying the outdoors
- Cooking, Eating, & exploring the food of Cincinnati
Common Spinal Conditions & Treatments
Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) Care
Research has shown SI Joint Dysfunction is responsible for 15-30% of cases that report lower back & buttock pain. Like other joints in the body, the SI Joint can be injured or develop arthritis. SI Joint Dysfunction can cause pain the low back, buttock, pelvis and thigh area.
Conservative treatment options for SI Joint pain include:
- Medications
- Physical Therapy
- SI Joint Injections
Minimally invasive SI joint fusion surgery may be an option for patients who do not receive adequate relief from conservative treatment.
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(This quiz will help you understand whether your symptoms MAY be SI Joint related)
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Disc Herniations and Degenerative Disc Disease of the neck are common conditions that can lead to pinched nerves that cause pain, numbness/tingling or weakness around the shoulder or down the arm.
Conservative treatment options include:
- Medications
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Physical Therapy
Surgery may be an option for those who have severe or continued symptoms after conservative treatment. Cervical disc replacement surgery is an alternative to fusion surgery and allows for the preservation of motion in the cervical spine.
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