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What Back Surgery Can Do Compared to More Conservative Approaches

When back pain persists for several weeks or months, the question about surgery will inevitably arise. Preconceived notions about what surgery may be like and how it may impact life and mobility in the future can make it difficult to navigate the various treatment options available. Sometimes, a patient’s predicted outcomes lead them to instinctively […]

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Todd Albert, M.D., Perspective And Irrepressible Optimism

Dr. Albert was recently featured on Orthopedics This Week regarding his perspective and irrepressible optimism. Read the article here

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When Sitting Causes Back Pain

We usually wish to sit down after we have had a long day or to give our tired body some rest. The act of sitting is something that, for many people, isn’t as pleasant as it ought to be. Sometimes, sitting can either cause or worsen back pain. This is not a normal occurrence. It

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When Leg Pain Requires Immediate Attention

Most people experience leg pain now and then. Often, the cause of leg pain originates in the back. Occasional pain that results from a long day of standing or heavy work can usually be resolved with rest and an ice pack. However, there is a time when leg pain needs immediate medical intervention. It is

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Spinal Fusion Surgery Details You Want to Know

Spinal fusion is a common surgical procedure that Dr. Albert performs regularly. Often, fusions are performed on the lumbar spine. This spinal segment, ranging from L1 to L5, is susceptible to injury because it bears a fair amount of the body’s overall weight. The lumbar spine is involved in support as well as the range

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Pain and Sleep: It’s a Chicken-or-the-Egg Situation

You may remember a parent or grandparent expressing an old adage about a chicken and an egg. It was the proverbial conundrum that no one seemed to be able to confirm for sure: which came first, the chicken or the egg? Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter. However, this question does provide bearings for some of

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The Anatomy of Back Pain

We might think of our back and spine as important to our active physical function. However, everything that we do, from walking to sitting and even lying down, relies on a functional spine. This may be one of the reasons why up to 80% of people develop back pain at some point; the spine is

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Pain: Is It Degenerative Disc Disease?

The spine contains numerous bones called vertebrae as well as a series of discs, which are like tiny sponges that sit in between the bones. The purpose of spinal discs is to buffer the stress and friction of movement so the vertebrae do not wear down prematurely. Discs provide the spine with flexibility as well.

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Recovering from Neck Surgery

Spinal surgery of any kind can be somewhat intimidating. There seem to be many things to think about as surgery day approaches. One of the first questions that patients often have is how long it may take them to recover from their procedure. We can do our best to answer this question on a case

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Signs That It’s Time to See a Spinal Specialist

There are a few questions most of us never imagine ourselves asking. “Should I see a spinal surgeon?” is one of them. Interestingly enough, back pain is one of the most common complaints that general healthcare providers address. Back pain is also one of the most common reasons given for missed work. According to statistics,

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