In recent years, surgeons have fine-tuned their techniques in ways that allow them to simplify operations that were once major, involved procedures. These innovative methods offer a multitude of benefits for patients that include: • Smaller incisions • Less trauma […]
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal that occurs during the aging process or as a result of injury to the vertebrae. The decrease in available space along the spine is caused by arthritic changes, the development of […]
New recommendations for how sports-related spine injuries are treated, especially among high school and college athletes, calls for a change in procedure coupled with more rigorous standards. The most striking recommendation from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association centers around the […]
Minimally invasive spinal surgery is an operative procedure that is characterized by the use of a small incision and a laparoscopic device. The laparoscope is placed into the incision and allows the physician to view the operative site and insert […]
Out of the nearly 60 million Americans who experience back pain, only five percent will need surgery. While this is good news if you’re hoping to avoid surgery for relief of your back or neck pain, there are times when […]
Spinal fusion is a type of surgery that is performed in order to give more stability to the vertebral column. It is often done to correct problems caused by degenerative processes such as spinal stenosis and osteoporosis and as a […]
One possible after-effect associated with spinal surgery that’s not always discussed with you prior is constipation. While not affecting everybody who has surgery, constipation can be caused by the initial lack of mobility following spine surgery, opioid pain medications, or […]
Unlike other common diseases, fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms that suggests the presence of a specific syndrome. Women are 10 times more likely to experience its effects than men, and most fibromyalgia patients are between the ages of 25 […]
While there are no absolute guarantees with any type of surgery, being as thoroughly prepared as possible can provide some much-appreciated peace of mind before your scheduled surgery. The Spine Institute, a leading Los Angeles spine surgery center, suggests considering […]