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Artificial Discs vs. Spinal Fusion

July 23, 2020 By Alex Hirsch

Spinal Fusion

Back pain is sometimes treatable without surgery, but surgery may be the best option when the pain is chronic and is becoming unbearable. Spine surgery is highly successful in reducing pain and improving the patient’s quality of life. In a healthy spine, the vertebrae are held together by discs composed of cartilage that act as cushions which absorb shock, such as from walking or running. Each set of two adjacent vertebrae are separated by a protective disc. However, worn-out or damaged discs ... [Read More]

Filed Under: artificial disc replacement, Spinal Fusion Tagged With: artificial disc replacement, Artificial Discs, back pain, Front Range Spine & Neurosurgery, spinal disorders, spinal fusion, Spinal Surgery

Recovery from a Lumbar Fusion

April 17, 2020 By Alex Hirsch

Lumbar Fusion

A lumbar fusion, which is a spinal fusion in the lower back, is a surgical procedure performed to fuse two or more of a patient’s vertebrae together. The surgeon fuses these bones in the back so that they become a single bone, which is done in order to prevent painful symptoms. If you are considering lumbar fusion surgery, you are likely curious about what recovery after the operation is going to be like. How risky is this type of back surgery? Could it create a loss of mobility? Will it take ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Lumbar Spine, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Surgery Tagged With: brain surgery, Front Range Spine & Neurosurgery, Lumbar Spine, spinal disorders, spinal fusion, Spinal Surgery

Why Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Is Safer Than Regular Surgery

August 16, 2019 By Alex Hirsch

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Minimally invasive spinal surgery uses advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art technology to treat many spinal conditions. This method of surgery is safer than regular surgery because there is less cutting of skin and nearby tissues, and thereby less blood loss and less time recovering – in addition to several other benefits. How Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Works Minimally invasive spinal surgery is a complex medical procedure that uses specialized equipment and surgical ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Spinal Cord, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Surgery Tagged With: Front Range Spine & Neurosurgery, spinal disorders, spinal fusion, Spinal Surgery

Spinal Fusion and Conditions It Treats

July 19, 2019 By Alex Hirsch

spinal fusion

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 ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Spinal Fusion Tagged With: back pain, brain surgery, Front Range Spine & Neurosurgery, spinal disorders, spinal fusion, Spinal Surgery

What Is Spondylolisthesis?

June 21, 2019 By Alex Hirsch

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]

Filed Under: Back Pain, Spinal Cord, Spinal Fusion Tagged With: Artificial Discs, back pain, spinal fusion, Spinal Surgery

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At Front Range Spine and Neurosurgery, Dr. Michael Rauzzino, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and acknowledged expert in both surgical and nonsurgical treatment of intracranial and spinal disorders. Dr. Rauzzino's specialties include Artificial Disc Implants, Cranial Conditions & Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Spine & Nerve-Related Conditions. Front Range Spine & Neurosurgery has four locations to serve you in Lone Tree, Parker, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, CO.