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 your recovery. While each patient recovers at their own pace, here are general guidelines that can facilitate and maximize your recovery. Let’s discuss the do’s and ... [Read More]
Back Surgery
Minimally Invasive Back Surgery: What does recovery look like?
If you have a painful back condition that can be treated with surgery, you may be wondering what recovery is going to be like. Understandably, this is a major concern of patients considering surgery. Traditionally, back surgeries are performed as open procedures, which means bigger incisions, longer operating times, a higher complication rate, and lengthier recovery periods. Today, many back surgeries can be performed using minimally invasive techniques. The most common minimally invasive back ... [Read More]
Back Pain Surgery: Myths and Facts
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 most often treat? The answer is back pain – specifically in the lower or lumbar, region of the back. According to the Centers for Disease ... [Read More]
Back Surgery and Obesity: What You Need to Know Beforehand
Obesity has long been thought to be a mere cosmetic problem; however, it is deemed by experts as a medical issue associated with a host of medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and chronic back problems. That is to say, every major structure in your body bears the brunt of your excess weight, and among these structures is your spine. Obese patients contemplating surgery to address their chronic back problems have to consider various factors, which have the potential ... [Read More]
Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Back Surgery
If you have suffered a back injury or have chronic back pain, your doctor may recommend back surgery to help you finally achieve pain relief. Back surgery is generally a much less serious surgery than it used to be, thanks to more advanced equipment and capabilities which enable your back surgeon to operate only on the injury in question – without causing needless harm to the surrounding tissues. Let’s talk about some of the main benefits and possible risks involved in back surgery, and where ... [Read More]
