The health of your spine is crucial to all your day-to-day activities and is too precious to entrust to a quack. If you have decided to see a spine surgeon get rid of your excruciating back pain, you must choose a spine surgeon who is exceptional at what he does to get the most out
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Is 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 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 MoreHow Would A Spine Surgeon Treat Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition that occurs when the space in your spine narrows and puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. If you suffer from back and/or neck pain, numbness, and tingling or received a spinal stenosis diagnosis, you may want to know what treatment modalities your spine surgeon will employ
Read MoreCommon Questions about Artificial Discs and Their Implants
Choosing to undergo replacement surgery is not an easy and single decision but a journey you take with your spine surgeon after considering all the essential aspects. Every person’s reason to undergo artificial disc replacement surgery may differ but the ultimate goal is to relieve your pain and regain lost mobility. Knowing that some artificial
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgery is a great way to fix damage to the spine when conservative treatments don’t work. If you suspect you may need spinal surgery, it is important to understand what to expect before deciding to get the procedure done. Below are the most frequently asked questions about spinal surgery. Talk to your doctor and
Read MoreGetting Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery for Degenerative Disc Disease
Getting spinal surgery for degenerative disc disease can be scary. That is why your doctor recommends non-surgical options as a first-line treatment for your spine conditions. However, when non-surgical treatment options do not work, living with pain and discomfort can be impossible, and undergoing surgery may be the only treatment option left. Fortunately, minimally invasive
Read MoreMinimally 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
Read MoreWho is a candidate for minimally invasive spinal surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) allows surgeons to access the spine through smaller incisions. It is made possible by the use of a long, flexible tube with a tiny camera at the end – called an endoscope – and specialized tools. The endoscopic technique is used to treat patients with complex spine disorders. MISS may
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