Spinal tumors can grow inside the spinal canal or the bones that make up the spine. Depending on their type and grade, the tumors may spread to the vertebrae and surrounding tissues. Nonsurgical treatment options—such as medications and radiation therapy—are usually the first-line treatment for spinal tumors. However, if they are ineffective, your spinal surgeon
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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
Read MoreWeighing 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
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Spinal Tumor Surgery
A spinal tumor may be a primary tumor, which means it develops initially in the spine, or it may be metastatic from a tumor spreading from another part of the body. Either way, a skilled neurosurgeon can perform surgery to remove the spinal tumor. This is a very delicate operation because a severed or damaged
Read MoreAm I a Good Candidate for Artificial Disc Replacement?
Chronic back pain affects over 16 million adults. It is one of the most common conditions limiting human function. When conservative methods no longer work to relieve your pain, your doctor may suggest artificial disc replacement. During this procedure, your surgeon will replace one or two of your spinal discs with metal or plastic discs.
Read MoreCompression Fractures of the Spine
A compression fracture occurs when a vertebra (a bone in your spine) collapses. It can cause you a great deal of pain and other unpleasant symptoms. Fortunately, a doctor from Front Range Spine and Neurosurgery may offer you a non-invasive treatment or a minimally invasive spinal surgery to correct the problem and reduce your pain
Read MoreUnusual Headaches Should Never Be Ignored
Headaches are a common problem for many, and most people experience them at some point in their lives. But how do you know whether a headache is the result of tension, lack of sleep, dehydration, or something more serious? Not all headaches are harmless. For instance, a sudden, severe headache can indicate a brain aneurysm,
Read MoreThe Connection Between Atrial Fibrillation and a Stroke
Atrial fibrillation (also called A-fib, or AF) is a heart rhythm disorder that is characterized by a rapid and irregular beating of the heart’s upper chambers (the atria), which results in weaker contractions that lead to poor blood flow. Also, the patient’s pulse doesn’t correspond to the heartbeat. Ideally, the upper chambers and lower chambers
Read MoreAwake Brain Surgery: Overview
Awake brain surgery is a procedure performed on the brain the patient is awake and alert. This type of surgery reduces the risk of damaging critical brain areas that control vision, movement, speech, and other skills, when the neurological condition being treated is close to that particular part of the brain. Awake brain surgery, also
Read MoreWhat 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
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