Back pain surgery helps people regain their lifestyles and function without pain. However, surgery isn’t for everyone. Plus, many myths surround this multi-faceted procedure. Let the experts from Front Range Spine and Neurosurgery dispel the myths and give you actual facts to consider. Back Pain Is a Real Problem Have you ever wondered what neurosurgeons
Read MoreArchives for March 2021
Spine Surgery FAQs
Back surgery is notorious for resulting in debilitating consequences – so even if you have severe chronic back pain, you may be loath to consider having spine surgery. However, the techniques and technologies that are now used in performing spine surgery are amazingly successful. Let’s answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding
Read MoreWho is a candidate for minimally invasive spinal surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) allows surgeons to access the spine through smaller incisions. It is made possible by the use of a long, flexible tube with a tiny camera at the end – called an endoscope – and specialized tools. The endoscopic technique is used to treat patients with complex spine disorders. MISS may
Read MoreCommon misconceptions related to tumor removal surgery
A cancer diagnosis can be a lot to swallow. Cancer patients are very vulnerable in the coming days after finding out about their diagnosis. Many resort to finding out a lot more about their diagnosis online, in an attempt to make sense of it all. Their doctor may recommend that the malignant tumor be removed
Read More