It is a common misconception that spinal surgeons want to perform surgery on their patients. In reality, doctors who specialize in spinal procedures generally prefer to see their patients respond well to conservative, non-surgical modalities. It is only when these treatments do not improve the situation or when an injury is too severe for nonsurgical […]
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Historically, back surgery has been known as a long and risky procedure that involved long incisions. Most spinal procedures were performed as what we call “open surgery.” This was necessary to create access to the layers of muscle and tissue that surround the spine. To undergo a back procedure, patients needed general anesthesia and, often,
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Spine surgery techniques have improved significantly in the past few decades. Where there used to be quite a bit of fear surrounding the idea of having back surgery, patients feel much more confident today. Many of the surgical procedures that are performed to resolve acute or chronic back pain are minimally invasive. Procedure times have
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The number of diabetes diagnoses in America has risen substantially over the past several years. This has created a particular need for attention in all sub-specialties, including surgery. The effects of diabetes on the tissues of the body and on the body’s natural healing response present a challenge for surgeons. Therefore, it is vital that
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It isn’t easy to live with persistent back or neck pain. According to statistics, spinal pain still accounts for a high percentage of missed days of work. Moreover, chronic stiffness, soreness, and tenderness in the back and neck can severely diminish a person’s quality of life. It comes as no surprise that many people seek
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If there is a back surgery such as a laminectomy or spinal fusion on your horizon, you may be overwhelmed. It’s natural to have pre-surgery jitters even if you don’t currently have a procedure on the books; you just know that back surgery is inevitable. You may have felt that you had little control over
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You may have heard the term “slipped disc.” Perhaps you’ve heard it from someone to whom you were describing your uncomfortable symptoms such as back or neck pain. This term is not commonly used in medicine, but it is widely used to loosely describe herniated and bulging spinal discs. If a friend or even your
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Sciatica is the term that is commonly used to describe painful symptoms that originate within compression of the sciatic nerve. This nerve, which happens to be the largest nerve in the body, travels from the low back to the feet. Its position at the base of the lumbar spine puts the sciatic nerve at risk
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When an abnormality exists somewhere in the cervical spine, symptoms may localize to the neck. Often, patients with a disc injury or subluxation in this spinal segment experience symptoms such as pain, tingling, and numbness in the arms and hands. Such conditions are not uncommon simply because the cervical spine is under consistent stress as
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The spine is an intricate structure that houses numerous nerves; very important nerves that help you move and facilitate organ functions. With an abundance of tendons, muscles, joints, discs, and bones (24 vertebrae to be exact), this part of the body is naturally susceptible to mishaps. If something goes wrong in any part of the
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