Many physicians are turning to cervical artificial disc replacement (CADR) in lieu of more traditional methods of correcting symptomatic vertebral problems. People who are living with the side effects of nerve compression resulting from bulging or herniated discs, bone spurs, […]
Although a majority of back pain goes away with time, rest, and conservative treatments, there are some circumstances when spine surgery makes sense for providing sustainable relief. The Santa Monica spine surgery center, The Spine Institute, shares a few common […]
While there was a significant increase in fusion surgery prior to 2001, data beyond that point is limited. However, advances in minimally invasive spine procedures and the growing popularity of disc replacement rather than traditional fusion surgery suggest a shift […]
People who are living with bulging or herniated discs, sciatica, or have worn spinal joints or nerve root damage may be able to enjoy relief with spinal decompression therapy. The procedure can be performed surgically or by non-invasive manipulation depending […]
Spinal decompression surgery, the general term for any type of spinal surgery to relieve pressure on the spine or supporting nerve roots, is typically performed when back pain stops responding to conservative treatments. The surgery itself frequently involves fairly common […]
Cervical artificial disc replacement involves the replacement of a damaged disc with an artificial disc to preserve range of motion in the neck by negating the need for a fusion. Despite being a newer procedure with less of a track […]
By opting for minimally invasive spine surgery in Santa Monica, patients can reduce their recovery time, decrease the risk of complications, and experience meaningful relief from back pain. Thanks to advances in technology, minimally invasive procedures are being used in […]
Even if you realize that the ultimate goal of fusion surgery is to ease or eliminate your back pain and increase your quality of life, it’s understandable to want to get back to a productive, active life as quickly as […]
Having second thoughts about spine surgery, especially more invasive procedures like fusion surgery, is perfectly normal. However, you should still have a high level of comfort about your decision before going through with surgery. If you have lingering concerns, there […]