For patients who want to retain as much range of motion as possible, cervical artificial disc replacement (CADR) resents a viable alternative to traditional spine fusion surgery. Having gained FDA approval in 2004, the procedure is still considered fairly new, […]
The assertion that “pain is your body’s way of letting you know that something is wrong” is more than a cliché doctors are taught to spout to their patients in medical school. Ideally, you should pay attention to any lingering […]
Board certification isn’t a legal requirement in California, although choosing a spine surgeon in Los Angeles who has board certification in addition to the required license to practice in a particular state can provide added peace of mind for patients […]
Foot, knee and ankle injuries tend to be common in basketball due to the nature of the game. However, landing flat on your back or going for the jump shot and landing hard on your feet can also result in […]
On average, 2 out of every 3 people will experience some degree of neck pain in their lifetime, with women tending to report more neck-related pain than their male counterparts. Fortunately, research suggests most neck pain is likely to respond […]
As a general rule, doctors don’t order extensive diagnostic tests to confirm back pain. There are, however, some steps doctors can take to further pinpoint the problem to narrow down treatment options – or determine why some initial treatments aren’t […]
Degenerative back conditions are spinal changes that most often occur during the aging process, usually after age 40, and they can sometimes result after repeated injuries to the area such as sprains, strains and overuse. Sometimes patients experience degenerative conditions […]
After trying different methods to control their discomfort such as pain medications, injections and physical therapy, surgery, which can include fusion or motion-preserving spine procedures, can offer patients hope for pain relief and increased mobility.
Many people who require spinal surgery are able to return home the same day that they have their operations. Outpatient surgery, also known as ambulatory or same day surgery, is performed at a hospital or free-standing surgery center.