Many people experience neck pain, and it is often experienced alongside other symptoms such as headaches and migraines. If the pain is severe, you might not be able to turn or move your head easily without excruciating pain. Back pain can have similar problems, and it is a leading cause of disability in the United
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Tips For First Time Neurosurgery Patients
A neurosurgeon is a specialist of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including the brain and the spine. Neurosurgery training is one of the most extensive and rigorous. Neurosurgeons study and treat patients with brain and/or spine infections, vascular disorders, tumors, and degenerative diseases of the spine. If it’s your first time seeing
Read MoreMost Critical Spine Conditions
Your spine supports your head and the entire upper torso. It’s also the channel that houses the spinal cord, which is the part of your central nervous system that connects your brain to the rest of your body – and which can cause severe disability if damaged. Spine-related conditions and injuries can make it very
Read MoreLaser Spine Surgery: What to Expect
Laser spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure for back pain. It can serve as a treatment for degenerative disc conditions, sciatica, and radiculopathy. This procedure uses laser technology or a focused heat source to reduce the disc material compressing the nerves and spinal cord. A traditional back surgery would require a surgeon to make
Read More4 Types of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgeries
Patients with spinal disorders used to have no choice but to go under the knife with traditional open surgery. This operation involves large incisions, which results in extended hospital stays and increased risk of complications. Rapid advances in surgical techniques and technologies have made it possible to achieve similar — if not superior — results
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts for a Successful Back Surgery Recovery
Anyone who undergoes back surgery will have to go through a period of recovery. It is important that you follow your doctor’s pre-operative instructions because it can affect how comfortable your recovery will be in terms of pain management and surgical outcomes. If you are preparing for back surgery, it also pays to plan for
Read MoreHow do spine surgeons treat spinal fractures?
A spinal fracture is often a result of external force applied to the spine that is more than it can handle. This results in a type of fracture called a compression fracture. Patients who have suffered a fall, been injured in a vehicular accident, or participate in high-impact sports are among the most commonly treated
Read More4 Signs You Should Consult a Neurosurgeon About Neck Pain
Neck pain is something people will experience at least once in their lifetime, and in some cases, it can go away on its own. However, for the vast majority of Americans with neck pain (50-85 percent), symptoms do not completely resolve on their own. Neck pain that has turned chronic can severely impact the quality
Read MoreDoes Seeing a Neurosurgeon Mean Surgery Is in Your Near Future?
When your primary care doctor recommends you see a neurosurgeon, you may be anxious and afraid. However, you should know that neurosurgeons do more than perform complex surgery. In fact, neurosurgeons offer a lot of treatments other than surgery. What Is a Neurosurgeon? A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist with advanced training in diseases, conditions,
Read MoreMinimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: How Does It Work?
In the past, people suffering from intractable cases of degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, and other types of spinal conditions were perennially stuck with traditional open spinal surgery—which involves a higher risk of complications. Nowadays, while traditional open spinal surgery is still being used, significant advances in surgical technology and techniques have
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