Back problems can lead to chronic pain that interferes with your quality of life. When back pain is making you suffer, minimally invasive spine surgery can help. If your doctor decides surgery can help you, it’s important to know what you should expect from the procedure and how you’ll actively participate to ensure the best
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How a Spine Surgeon Treats Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy develops when the nerves along the spine are pinched or compressed. This condition leads to weakness, numbness, or pain in the affected body part associated with the pinched nerve. There are many ways to treat radiculopathy, including medication, physical therapy, and steroid injections. You may need to go to a spine surgeon who can
Read MoreWhat Happens During Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery?
Minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) is a general term encompassing a variety of spinal surgeries done through small incisions using miniature surgical tools and video-assisted equipment. MISS was developed out of the desire to treat spinal disorders that no longer respond to nonoperative treatment without having to create large incisions and do extensive muscle dissection.
Read MoreAre There Alternatives to Tumor Surgery?
According to a survey, almost 40% of Americans believe cancer is curable with alternative treatments. Alternative treatments refer to methods not used by neurosurgeons as standard therapies for a brain tumor, but since researchers have found their benefits in cancer patients, a neurosurgeon may include them in their treatment plans along with standard treatment like
Read MoreIs Physical Therapy Necessary After Back Surgery?
In terms of back and neck pain treatment, surgery should always be a last resort. Only when conservative methods fail to provide any relief should you consider back surgery. It is perfectly understandable if you are nervous about pursuing surgery. You may be worried that the pain will return post-op or that recovery will be
Read MoreNeurosurgeon: The Expertise and Specialties
A neurosurgeon is a highly skilled doctor who is an expert in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular system. Despite its name, a neurosurgeon or neurological surgeon can offer both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. It is important to keep in mind that unlike a neurologist (a doctor who
Read MoreIs Pain Medication Needed After Spine Surgery?
Following any kind of invasive surgery, including spine surgery, patients are prescribed pain medication. Your spine surgeon will discuss with you beforehand any preferences or allergies you have with medications; if you do have any allergies or preferences, be sure to let your back surgeon or their medical staff know before your surgery. Let’s talk
Read MoreWhy Did My Doctor Recommend Spine Surgery To Help Treat My Scoliosis?
It is perfectly normal to have a curve in your spine. In fact, if you run your fingers down someone’s spine, you will notice it curves inward and outward. However, there are other ways that the spine can curve which are abnormal. Scoliosis refers to a curve that deviates the spine vertically. For instance, when
Read MoreShould You Get Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery to Treat A Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc occurs when a cartilage disc between vertebrae deteriorates. Discs normally provide cushioning for the rest of the spine and may form bulges that compress nearby nerves. In many cases, the damaged disc may cause significant pain and neurological symptoms. While traditional surgical techniques effectively resolve cases that don’t respond to conservative treatment,
Read MoreNeurosurgery for Seizures: How Does It Work?
Epilepsy is a disorder marked by repeated, sudden, and uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain referred to as seizures—thus also called a seizure disorder. Epilepsy surgery is the umbrella term for several types of neurosurgery procedures that aim to reduce the severity and frequency of seizures in the long term, minimize risk of complications, and
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