Degenerative disc disease is a common cause of spine pain that develops when one or more of the cushioning discs in the spine begin to break down due to wear and tear. Cervical degenerative disc disease affects the discs in the neck and is a common source of neck pain and radiating arm pain. Treatments
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What Can a Spine Surgeon Treat?
Spinal pain and related spine problems can trigger a lot of issues in day-to-day life. These back pains can cause lost days in work, strained relationships caused by irritability, and physical exhaustion. Thus, you need to see a spine surgeon to solve the problem. However, you also need to know what spine surgeons can treat
Read MoreRecovery From Spine Surgery
Spine surgery can mark the beginning of a new life. Regardless of the specific procedure, you get done, whether it’s a discectomy, a laminectomy, or spinal fusion, your debilitating symptoms can effectively be eliminated to bring you relief. Most spine surgeries are now performed as outpatient procedures, which means you can go home on the
Read MoreHow to Choose a Spine Surgeon
Neck and back pain can cause serious disruptions in your life. Like most people, you may first choose to visit a primary care doctor to find a solution. In some cases, primary care physicians attempt to treat spine pain themselves using medications. However, this is not advisable. A spine specialist or spine surgeon is the
Read MoreBenefits of Getting a Kyphoplasty
A spinal compression fracture can be painful, and it can make certain movements difficult as the bone fragments rub together. A kyphoplasty procedure can help to stabilize the fractured vertebra, relieve painful symptoms, and restore mobility to the spine and back. What Is a Kyphoplasty? A kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is
Read MoreRecovery from a 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
Read MoreWhen to Get a Spine Surgery
Back pains can be irritating and affect your daily routine. Fortunately, there are treatments available to relieve this pain. Sometimes, this pain can subside with some rest. However, there are also cases when pain persists even with medication. Such situations call for immediate medical care and, depending on the cause, may even require spine surgery.
Read MoreWhat Types of Surgeries Can a Spine Surgeon Perform?
If you have chronic back pain or another condition affecting your spine, and you have exhausted nonsurgical, conservative, or traditional methods to no avail, then spinal surgery may be an option worth considering. With advances in medical technology, many spinal surgeries can now be carried out in a minimally invasive manner, making back surgery far
Read MoreWhy Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Is Safer Than Regular 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
Read MoreBenefits 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
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