Back problems are one of the most debilitating health issues that reduce a person’s quality of life. There are a variety of ways doctors treat back problems. One of them is spinal fusion. Spinal fusion, also known as Spondylosis, is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of back-related problems. This surgical procedure involves bone grafting or using bone-like pieces to bridge the gap between two vertebral segments. This results in a single, sold bone. If you have a back problem, spinal f ... [Read More]
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Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal surgery offers patients the best of both worlds: advanced surgical techniques and cutting-edge technology. This type of low-impact spinal surgery uses a very small, specialized video camera and micro-sized instruments that are transported to the area where they are needed via a small, flexible tube. Because this only requires a tiny incision into the skin, it’s considered a much less invasive procedure than traditional “open” surgeries that require a larger incision s ... [Read More]
What Is Spinal Stenosis and How Is It Treated?
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the space within your spine narrows, which can pinch the nerves that travel through that space, causing nerve pain. Because of this, patients often experience a pinching sensation, leading to pain, muscle weakness, and numbness or tingling. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and neck in adults 50 and older. Considered a wear-and-tear type of degenerative condition, spinal stenosis may slowly develop over time as a person ages. It ... [Read More]
What Is Spondylolisthesis?
We tend to think of slippage in the spine in regards to a slipped disc, but spondylolisthesis is when a vertebral bone slips out of alignment in the spine. The farther down it slips, the more discomfort and effects it can cause. If the vertebra places pressure on an adjacent nerve, it can cause a lot of pain. Many people with spondylolisthesis do not even realize they have it, as they remain asymptomatic. When symptoms do happen, they usually manifest as lower back pain that radiates and ... [Read More]
All About Artificial Discs
A person’s back consists of many different parts with different functions. One of these is the intervertebral discs, which are spongy cushions that both connect and separate the block-like bones of the spine. These discs also help protect the spinal cord. Discs serve as shock absorbers; they act as strong ligaments that hold each set of two adjacent vertebrae together in the spine. Also, discs are somewhat flexible to allow for a certain amount of mobility in the spinal column. Like any p ... [Read More]
