Physicians
Jason T. Koreckij, MD
Minimally-invasive Spine
A native of Festus, Missouri, Dr. Koreckij has always been fascinated with the way the body moves. His decorated career has led him to COG in 2012 and he loves his time in Columbia.
Dr. Koreckij earned his bachelor's degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and returned to Missouri for medical school. He received his medical degree and performed his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency at the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine. While there, Dr. Koreckij was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. Following his residency, Dr. Koreckij completed an orthopaedic spinal surgery fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
Dr. Koreckij specializes in adult degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. He believes most spine problems can be effectively treated non-operatively and that spine surgery should be the last option in most instances. He also believes in the practice of "evidence-based spine surgery" and, as a peer reviewer for the journal Spine, he dedicates a significant portion of his time to staying current on evidence-based literature.
Dr. Koreckij is married to Renee, who is a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and learning the game of golf, which he says is an ongoing project.
Dr. Koreckij's team includes:
Starla, administrative and clinical assistant
For an appointment with Dr. Koreckij, call (573) 876-8141.
SPINE HOMEWORK
I encourage you to play an active role in your spine care. Use this area to find educational articles about spine anatomy, conditions, and treatments from NASS, SRS, and AAOS. Increased understanding of your health can lead to better outcomes!
Anatomy of the Spine & Spine Health
Spine Basics
Low Back Basics
Disc Herniation
Keeping Your Back Healthy
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Spine Fractures
Neck Problems
Pinched Nerve (Cervical Radiculopathy)
Neck Arthritis (Cervical Spondylosis)
Spinal Cord Compression (Myelopathy)
Back Problems
Slipped Vertebrae (Spondylolisthesis)
Back Pain in Children
Cauda Equina
Lumbar Herniated Disc (Disc Bulge)
Lumbar Herniated Disc Video
Lumbar Stenosis (Pressure on Nerves)
Lumbar Stenosis Video
Pars Fracture (Spondylolysis)
Treatments & Surgeries
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
Bone Grafts in Spine Surgery
Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment Options
Cervical Myelopathy Treatment Options
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Transforaminal Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
Preparing for Back Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Words Used During Spine Surgery
Spine Conditioning Program
Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
Bachelors Degree: Xavier University - Cincinnati, Ohio
Medical Degree: University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine
Orthopaedic Residency: University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine
Fellowship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital and The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital - Chicago, IL
Research Publications:
Post Z, Basran H, Koreckij J, Williams J. Microstructural finite element model of growth cartilage tissue under tension based on the substructuring approach.
Koreckij J, Bernhardt M. Topping Off: A fusion with dynamic stabilization in the treatment of transition syndrome in the lumbar spine.
Koreckij J, Price N, Schwend R. Vectored Cranial-cervical Traction Limits Facial Contact Pressure from Prone Positioning During Posterior Spinal Deformity Surgery.
Koreckij J, Alvi H, Pang E, Hsu W. Incidence and risk factors of the retropharyngeal carotid artery on cervical magnetic resonance imaging.
Academic Presentations:
Koreckij J, Bernhardt M. Topping Off: A fusion with dynamic stabilization in the treatment of transition syndrome in the lumbar spine. Podium Presentation. Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, April 21-25, 2010.
Koreckij J, Alvi H, Pang E, Hsu W. Incidence and risk factors of the retropharyngeal carotid artery on cervical magnetic resonance imaging. Podium Presentation. Cervical Spine Research Society, Chicago, Illinois, 2012.
Abstracts & Poster Presentations:
Post Z, Basran H, Koreckij J, Williams J. Microstructural finite element model of growth cartilage tissue under tension based on the substructuring approach. Poster Presentation. 7th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Antibes, Côte d'Azur, France, March 22-25, 2006.
Koreckij J, Bernhardt M. Topping Off: A fusion with dynamic stabilization in the treatment of transition syndrome in the lumbar spine. E-Poster Presentation. 17th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Toronto, Canada, July 21-24, 2010.
Koreckij J, Price N, Schwend R. Vectored Cranial-cervical Traction Limits Facial Contact Pressure from Prone Positioning During Posterior Spinal Deformity Surgery. E-Poster Presentation. 17th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Toronto, Canada, July 21-24, 2010.